More than 30 non-governmental organizations issued a letter today urging all Senators and Representative to oppose the rescission of $30 million from the Complex Crises Fund.
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.
FCNL condemns President Trump’s dangerous decision to violate the Iran nuclear deal, which has blocked that country’s pathways to building a nuclear weapon and guarded against the risk of U.S. war with Iran. By refusing to issue sanctions waivers as required under the landmark nuclear accord, President Trump is dramatically increasing the risk of war. Our 75-year-old Quaker lobby in the public interest is urging members of Congress to do everything in their power to prevent another catastrophic U.S. war in the Middle East.
A group of national faith-based organizations write to Congress to express support for U.S. investments in international humanitarian and poverty-focused assistance and peacebuilding programs.
Members of the Prevention and Protection Working Group – a coalition of non-governmental organizations focused on the protection of civilians and the prevention of violent conflict – write to urge Secretary Mattis to address a specific risk and seize a critical opportunity in carrying out President Trump’s Presidential Memorandum Plan to Defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.
In a powerful letter, Joe Harris of Cambridge, Massachusetts describes a number of compelling family stories to share on how, as Jewish Americans and Zionists, Friedman’s nomination will do untold damage to Israeli and to the region.
Senators Rand Paul (KY), Brian Schatz (HI), and Ron Wyden (OR) have reintroduced S.1856, the Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act (SMLA). This bill would prohibit the transfer of deadly military equipment to local police departments from the Pentagon under the 1033 program.
Lobbying with a group multiplies your power; every person’s stories and
connections can help move policy change forward. Finding a group to
lobby with takes intentional conversations – just like a lobby visit!
FCNL urges the Biden administration and members of Congress to use their influence to help bring a swift conclusion to the latest round of violence, ensure that Palestinian rights and dignity are protected, and negotiate a peaceful and permanent end to the conflict in Israel/Palestine.
As the country reopens, we have a chance to push for a recovery that promises basic humanity to individuals who have been overlooked for far too long.
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.