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This Week in the World: Child Poverty Rises Amid Congressional Inaction
The release this week of the U.S. Census Bureau’s annual report on poverty brought alarming news: Child poverty in America has nearly tripled since 2021.
In the wealthiest nation in the world, no person – especially no child - should have to live in poverty. Period.
Building Community: Centering Practitioners Voices to Advance Community Safety Initiatives
FCNL’s inaugural Violence Interrupter Symposium was more than just an event which brought together passionate individuals and organizations — it was a journey showcasing true community.
The FY25 Defense Bill: Progress and Pitfalls
The final compromise version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 reflects modest progress and ongoing challenges in U.S. defense spending and national security.This Week in the World: A Ceasefire Agreement in Gaza
With cautious optimism and persistent hope, we welcomed the news that a long overdue ceasefire deal was reached between Israel and Hamas.
A New Political Paradigm
The 2016 election manifested the deep political and social divisions in our country, revealing stark differences in voters’ hopes for the future. We see anger, fear, despair, resignation, sadness, and indifference across the political spectrum.Senate Repeal of 2002 Iraq AUMF Praised By Broad Coalition of Organizations
A diverse group of organizations applauded today’s overwhelming bipartisan Senate vote to repeal the 1991 and 2002 AUMFs and formally end the Gulf and Iraq wars.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) seeks a society with equity and justice for all. How does that translate into our legislative priorities and into the organizational culture of FCNL? How do we live into that vision and become an anti-racist organization?My Journey With Peacebuilding and Quakerism
Growing up, my friends and peers would always choose me as the voice to speak out against societal injustices. As I grew older, these early experiences led me to begin advocating against domestic and sexual violence against women and children.FCNL and 26 Faith Communities Call on EPA to Add PFAS to Toxics List
FCNL joined 26 other faith communities in sending a comment to the Environmental Protection Agency calling for the addition of all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). PFAS are chemicals that accumulate in the human body and have harmful environmental impacts. Strengthening regulatory standards and procedures surrounding these harmful chemicals furthers FCNL’s mission of seeking an earth restored.Peacebuilding Coalition Urges Congress to Protect Foreign Assistance Funding
On August 9, FCNL and more than 40 other organizations in the Alliance for Peacebuilding sent a letter to House appropriators, urging them to protect funding for foreign assistance. The administration has attempted to freeze $4 billion of these congressionally-approved funds. This would impact the ability of the U.S. to prevent and manage conflict abroad.