Stand with us in the face of injustice
Together, we can respond with moral courage to cruel policies. Support FCNL’s advocacy to defend food assistance, healthcare, and peacebuilding today, while your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar.
Search
1421 - 1430 of 1628 results
Quaker Vision & Collective Action to Rein in Pentagon Spending
Advocacy Teams form a powerful network of advocates across the country. This year, we’re working to rein in Pentagon spending.House Votes to De-Fund U.S. Military Support for Saudi-led War in Yemen
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to end U.S. funding for the disastrous Saudi-led war in Yemen. The House took this step by approving legislative language in a military policy bill that, if passed into law, would require the Trump administration to stop providing aerial refueling for Saudi and other coalition aircraft, intelligence sharing, and other forms of military support for this indiscriminate war that has killed thousands and plunged Yemen to the cusp of famine.FCNL Opposes the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act and Kate’s Law
The House of Representatives is voting on two bills that further criminalize immigrants, expand detention, and undermine community well-being, rather than offering a lasting remedy for a punitive and outdated immigration system. FCNL urges members of Congress to oppose these bills.FCNL's Yasmine Taeb Honored by EMILY's List
EMILY’s List, an organization dedicated to promoting women’s political engagement and women’s rights, honors FCNL Lobbyist for Human Rights and Civil Liberties Yasmine Taeb for her dedicated work to promote social justice.FCNL Statement to House Homeland Security Committee on Border Accountability
FCNL submitted this statement to the House Committee on Homeland Security, pertaining to the markup of H.R. 3548, the Border Security for America Act.CQ Profile on Kate Gould: Quaker vs. Goliath
The Quakers don’t fit the stereotypical image of high-powered lobbyists. But these peacemakers, led by Kate Gould, just claimed victory in the most hard-fought battle in Washington, after enough Senate Democrats pledged to uphold the Iran nuclear agreement negotiated by President Barack Obama.A Radical Return to Common Principles
Climate change is considered by many to be the greatest challenge facing humanity. We are the first generation to recognize the errors in the way we live our lives, and perhaps the last generation able to do something about it. The stakes are vast and monumental.The Difficult Path to Changing Policing in America
During FCNL’s Annual Meeting and Quaker Public Policy Institute, Nov. 14-17, we will focus our legislative ask to changing policing in America.April 2021: Inside the Greenhouse
On March 18, Rep. Donald McEachin (VA-04), Rep. Raúl Grijalva (AZ-03) and Sen. Tammy Duckworth (IL) reintroduced the Environmental Justice for All Act.December 2020: Inside the Greenhouse
As President-elect Joe Biden begins to name key members of his administration, he is continuing his commitment to make climate change a central focus. As special presidential envoy for climate—a newly created role—former Secretary of State John Kerry is expected to guide the United States back into the Paris Climate Agreement and recommit to global climate cooperation. In December, Biden is expected to name Kerry’s domestic climate policy counterpart.