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Connecting Policy Issues with Standing Rock
Issues raised by the Standing Rock Sioux and their allies weave through many of the interactions between the federal government and Native peoples in the U.S. and define and describe the flawed relationship between the U.S. and Indian nations.
Human Rights Week of Action: Interview with Diane Randall
December 10th marked Washington, D.C.’s 10th anniversary as a Human Rights City.
Faith Letter to Biden Administration: Stop Deportations and “Honor the Determination and Dignity of Haitians”
FCNL joined 177 faith organizations in calling on the Biden Administration to stop deportation flights to Haiti, hold CBP officers accountable for abuses, and provide humanitarian protections for Haitians.An Unfinished Democracy
As we commemorate our 244th year as a nation this Fourth of July, we know that the struggle for equality and freedom is at a critical juncture. Ours is an unfinished democracy as we live with the legacy of slavery, white supremacy, institutional racism, and oppression. Far too many people today experience ongoing discrimination and hate based on race, religion, or ethnicity.FCNL Joins Faith Coalition in Statement Calling for Peace with Iran
FCNL joined 35 faith organizations and communities in a statement condemning the escalation of violence with Iran and calling on the U.S. to work towards lasting peace.Readings to Understand Racism
Long before former President Obama put out his annual reading list, my librarian friend, Clara, sent me her annual reading list in her holiday greeting. It’s a wonderful tradition and one I have gladly adopted.FCNL Joins 17 Faith Groups Supporting Palestinian Aid
The Trump Administration has eliminated U.S. funding for the UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) and other humanitarian programs in the West Bank and Gaza. In response, FCNL joined a broad faith coalition urging Congress to restore funding for these vital, life saving programs for Palestinians.Militarization of our Southern Border
General Committee members Tom Vaughan & Sandy Feutz engage in Witness at the Southern Border by photographing what goes on there. We spoke with Tom about this work.FCNL Sends Letter Urging Senators to Oppose Haspel for Director of CIA
On April 3, FCNL’s Executive Secretary Diane Randall sent a letter to the Senate urging them to oppose the nomination of Gina Haspel for Director of the CIA.Civil Society Welcomes Bipartisan Legislation to Tackle Global Violence
Thirty five Alliance for Peacebuilding members and partners welcome H.R. 5273, the Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act of 2018, introduced by Representatives Eliot Engel (D-NY), Ted Poe (R-TX), Mike McCaul (R-TX), Adam Smith (D-WA), Bill Keating (D-MA), and Paul Cook (R-CA) in the United States House of Representatives.