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Virtual Witness Wednesday Silent Reflection
Take a moment to reflect in keeping with the Quaker practice of silent worship. Join us virtually on Zoom or by phone for a period of shared reflection as we seek community in this time of isolation.FCNL Opposes Reduced Refugee Resettlement Number
Washington, DC – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) criticized the recent presidential recommendation of the number of refugees allowed to resettle in the United States for fiscal year 2021. The new number, 15,000 refugees, is nearly 20% lower than FY2020 while the number of refugees worldwide continues to grow rapidly.New Legislation Offers Opportunity to Address 2001 Authorization for Use of Force, Amid Fears of War with Iran
A new amendment to the Defense Appropriations Act will give Congress the opportunity to wrest greater control over its authorization of war under this and future presidents.
Actions for Peace: A Reflection on the 2023 International Day of Peace
Today marks the International Day of Peace. It offers us an opportunity for reflection on—and rededication to—the principles of peace and the work of building a just and non-violent world. This year, that opportunity feels both vital and urgent.The Insurrection and Undermining of Our Democracy
One year after a violent mob inspired by the sitting president encouraged an insurrection to block the count of electoral votes, our democracy remains at risk.Bridget Moix
Bridget Moix is the fifth General Secretary of the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL). She also leads two other Quaker organizations, affiliated with FCNL: Friends Place on Capitol Hill and FCNL Education Fund.An Insistent Voice for Peace: FCNL at 80
For 80 years, the Friends Committee on National Legislation has been an unwavering voice for peace and vehicle for change on Capitol Hill. This film celebrates the organization’s Quaker identity and storied history, with an eye toward the future and the beloved community it continues to build.Witness Wednesday Silent Reflection
Take a moment to reflect in keeping with the Quaker practice of silent worship. We will hold each other and the election process in the light. Join us virtually on Zoom or by phone for a period of shared reflection as we seek grounding in community.Weapons of Mass Creation
On Tuesday morning, I greeted a flock of 5th graders from Moses Brown School in Rhode Island. These ten-year-old children had arrived at FCNL for lobby training.Expand the Atrocities Prevention Fund
The Atrocities Prevention Fund (AP Fund) provides resources to the Department of State for the prevention of genocide and mass atrocities, including by acting on the recommendations of the Atrocity Early Warning Task Force. The AP Fund is critical to the implementation of the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act.