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Staying Centered Amid the Chaos
Just a few weeks into the second Trump administration, chaos and confusion are running rampant in Washington, DC. Mass deportations and civil service layoffs are rolled out daily.
September 11 and My Journey with FCNL
I had just walked into the Quaker United Nations Office (QUNO) in New York City on September 11, 2001, when the news of the attacks on the World Trade Center began breaking through my Walkman headphones.Witness Wednesday Silent Reflection: Holding Israel/Palestine in the Light
We will focus on holding everyone affected by the violence in Israel/Palestine in the Light and in prayer. 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 grounding in community.Witness Wednesday Silent Reflection with Bridget Moix
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 grounding in community.Government Heads Into Partial Shutdown
The debate over how Congress will fund immigration enforcement culminated with the president opting for a partial government shutdown rather than signing a bill with less than $5 billion for a border wall between the U.S. and Mexico.FCNL Supports Anti-Hate Crime Bills Introduced by Sen. Blumenthal and Rep. Beyer
Responding to a marked increase in hate crimes within the United States over the past several years, Senator Richard Blumenthal and Representative Don Beyer have introduced legislation to improve governmental responses to these crimes on the federal and state levels.No Place [to Call] Home for the Holidays
Last week, members of Congress finished the pertinent business to avoid a government shutdown, packed their bags and headed home for an extended winter break - but as I prepare to do the same, I am paralyzed by the thought of the refugee women and children who are spending this season unnecessarily locked up in family detention centers.The U.S. Must Welcome More Refugees
The current administration has cut refugee admissions by more than 80%, from the historic norm of 95,000 to just 18,000 admissions in FY 2020. This is the lowest level in the last three decades. Our nation can and must safely resettle more refugees and reunite more refugee families.Special Virtual Witness Wednesday Silent Reflection: Love Thy 118th Congress
In keeping with the Quaker practice of silent worship, join the community to hold the 118th Congress and one another in the Light as legislative sessions get underway. Join us virtually on Zoom or by phone for a period of shared reflection as we seek grounding in community.Building Bipartisan Support for a Livable Climate
Join FCNL lobbyist for sustainable energy and environment, Emily Wirzba, in Greensboro for the program “Building Bipartisan Support in Washington for a Livable Climate.”