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Quaker Lobby Applauds Bill to Repeal 2002 Law Used for the Iraq War
FCNL welcomed today’s introduction of legislation to repeal both the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations of Use of Military Force. Both give the president the authority to use force against Saddam Hussein and his regime in Iraq. Hussein has not been in power since 2003.Quaker Lobby Objects To Unjust DACA Ruling
FCNL expressed disappointment over the recent federal court decision ruling that the DACA program is unlawful.Quaker Lobby Lauds John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Introduction to Protect Ballot Access
FCNL applauded today’s re-introduction of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2023 in the House as a necessary step to protect ballot access across the country.Quaker Lobby Remains Committed to Paris Climate Agreement
FCNL is deeply disappointed by President Donald Trump’s decision to once again withdraw from the Paris Agreement.Quaker Lobby Welcomes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire in Gaza
FCNL welcomes reports of a ceasefire and hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas with cautious optimism and persistent hope.Designate and Donate
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Minute Concerning the War in Israel-Palestine: Strawberry Creek Monthly Meeting (CA)
As members of Strawberry Creek Friends Meeting (Quakers) in Berkeley, California, and in keeping with our historic peace testimony, we are horrified by the killing on all sides in Israel, Gaza, the West Bank, and the larger Middle East. We support a lasting ceasefire, together with peaceful action by the United States and other world power, to bring about lasting peace, justice, and freedom.Faith-based organizations rebuke US withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement
Washington, DC – As leaders of faith-based organizations, we are gravely concerned by the Trump Administration’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement.145 Organizations Call on Congress to Protect Johnson Amendment
On July 16, FCNL and 144 other organizations sent a letter to Representatives Pete Sessions (TX-32) and James McGovern (MA- 2), respectively the Chairman and Ranking Member on the House Rules Committee. This letter urges them to support amendments in the appropriations bill would that protect the Johnson Amendment.House Votes to Repeal Authorization for Use of Military Force
Washington, DC – The House of Representatives voted today to repeal the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF). Presidents have used the AUMF to justify never-ending wars that lack Congressional approval.