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  • Breaking the Militarism Mindset: The Pentagon Budget

    Update | October 6, 2020
    Today, U.S. taxpayers are giving as much money to the military as they did during the Vietnam War’s height. The Pentagon budget rivals military spending in the last years of the Cold War. And, unless we can change their minds, members of Congress are going to give the Pentagon even more.
  • Diaspora Advocacy Lessons: From Congo, to Haiti, Burma and everywhere in between

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    I first learned about Friends Committee on National Legislation when they led a one-day advocacy workshop for Action for Congo and the DRC Diaspora Desk th

  • Everyone Deserves Protection—Regardless of Immigration Status

    Update | September 16, 2020
    These are difficult times for everyone. But immigrant communities are facing particularly severe risk and hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Anna Aguto

    Person - Former Staff, - Program Assistants 2024 | August 4, 2025

    Anna Aguto was the 2024-2025 Program Assistant for Sustainable Energy and Environment and Native Advocacy. She lobbied Congress to address climate change in equitable, just, and peaceful ways and to live up to its treaty responsibilities to Tribal nations.

  • Lauren Elaine Brown

    Person - Advocacy Corps 2019-2020 | November 2, 2020
    Lauren-Elaine Brown is a Minnesota native with a double major in Psychology and Criminal Justice with minors in Biology and Bible.
  • Faithful Action in a time of Political Turmoil

    Event | February 7, 2019
    A Discussion with Diane Randall, Executive Secretary of the Friends Committee on National Legislation.
  • A Day When Way Opened

    Update | November 8, 2019
    On Nov. 9, 1989, something that had been permanent evaporated—and the impossible suddenly, stunningly, became real.
  • Young Adult Advocates

    Page | May 1, 2025
    Join a movement of hundreds of changemakers all around the country who are using their voices to advance peace and justice. At FCNL, we are committed to building power among young adult leaders. Whether you are a long-time community activist or a first-time advocate, our skills-building workshops and programs will give you the tools to strengthen your relationship with your members of Congress and to advocate for the issues you care about.
  • What happened and what’s next after budget reconciliation

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    Since late last year, we have been working to oppose, mitigate, and delay Trump’s budget reconciliation bill, what ultimately became the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R. 1).

  • People of Faith Will Not Stand By Idly Amid Historically Low Refugee Arrivals

    Letter | August 21, 2018
    FCNL joined more than 750 faith leaders and organizations reiterating our support of robust refugee resettlement and protection to members of Congress and the administration.