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Sadhana Singh, 31
It’s my first time at Spring Lobby Weekend but I have lobbied with Quakers in the past.
Elie Wiesel Act Signed into Law!
The Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act is now law of the land.Congress Says “Enough” to Atrocities
The House and Senate have both passed the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act (S.1158). Now it goes to the president’s desk to become law.After Congressional Inaction on Dreamer Protections, Discharge Petition Right Move
FCNL welcomes the new initiative to bring much needed relief and a pathway to citizenship for millions of young, undocumented Americans.Quakers Show Support for Medicaid
As the Senate vote on healthcare reform quickly approaches, Quakers have been among the leading voices in faith-based advocacy to argue for the protection of Medicaid against caps and rollbacks.FCNL Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Religious Freedom Bill
This bipartisan Freedom of Religion Act would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit denying admission to the United States based on an individual’s religion.Sanctions Hurt Innocent Civilians and the Global Struggle against COVID-19
On March 11, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak to be a global pandemic. In the U.S., the concerned public responded by stocking up on supplies, leaving grocery store aisles empty of rice, eggs, and yes, toilet paper.We Need to Talk About Mental Health in Prisons
Incarcerated people have the same needs and fears as the un-incarcerated. But incarceration institutions, by their very nature, deny the humanity of the people they house. This continual denial of humanity leads to psychological scarring that lasts long after a person is released.Wildfires in the Time of Climate Change
This year we have seen some of the most extreme and disastrous weather events in recent memory. Wildfires ravaged large stretches of land near my hometown in northern California and burned thousands of structures in Santa Barbara last year. In 2018 things have gotten worse.Quaker Lobby Urges Support for U.S. Resettlement Ahead of World Refugee Day
That the U.S. has historically been the largest destination for refugee resettlement is a testament to our nation’s long, proud history as a beacon of hope for those who seek lives free from violence and oppression. This month, in honor of World Refugee Day on June 20, FCNL is participating in a letter-a-day campaign to hold the administration accountable to restoring the U.S. resettlement program.