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  • Always Speaking Truth to Power

    Statement | January 19, 2021
    As we join millions of people in our country and around the world in celebrating the inauguration of the Biden-Harris administration and a new Congress, let us do so with fierce love. Let us do so firm in our belief that as Quakers and people of faith, we must always speak truth to power no matter who our earthly leaders are.
  • Welcome Bridget Moix, FCNL’s Fifth General Secretary

    Background | April 22, 2022
    When Bridget Moix began her tenure as general secretary in January 2022, she came back to an organization she knows well.
  • Environmental Justice for All Act: Frequently Asked Questions

    Background | November 14, 2022
    FCNL is an ally to environmental justice communities who have long sought to bring greater awareness to this issue. We see environmental advocacy as part of our commitment to earth stewardship, equity, and justice for all.
  • UN Day 2022: Reaffirming Principles of Peace and Diplomacy

    Update | October 26, 2022
    On Oct. 24, we celebrate United Nations Day, the 77th anniversary of the United Nations (UN) Charter entering into force in 1945.
  • September 2023: Native American Legislative Update

    Native American Legislative Update | September 27, 2023
    Throughout 2023, lawmakers have introduced bills, held hearings, and marked up legislation impacting Native communities. Several bills are now ready for House or Senate floor consideration. Here’s a look at a few of the bills that are being advanced by House or Senate committees.
  • A Trauma-Informed Path Toward the World We Seek

    Update | January 17, 2023
    Building a trauma-informed community that prioritizes the well-being of advocates is essential, even if that means examining and recalibrating business as it is usually done.
  • Helping Our Neighbors Tackle Climate Change

    Update | July 24, 2024
    We are halfway through 2024, and global warming is continuing to break records, with scientists increasingly predicting that this year could surpass 2023 as the hottest year. One thing is abundantly clear: climate change is more than a potential threat—it is here.
  • Pursuing Peace in Sudan: From Civil Society Groups to the International Community

    Update | May 3, 2024
    FCNL’s peacebuilding team spoke with Enass Muzamel, a Sudanese pro-democracy activist and human rights defender coordinating efforts to support women and girls facing the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
  • Four Years After George Floyd’s Murder, Congress Has Unfinished Work to Bring Needed Change

    Update | June 18, 2024
    Four year’s later, we’re still waiting for Congress to head our calls. We need societal change and real legislative solutions to address the crisis of police violence. Lawmakers must take long overdue action, beginning by finally passing the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
  • This Week in the World: A Week of Inspiration and Gratitude

    This Week in the World | November 15, 2024

    On Wednesday, were thrilled to have hundreds of Friends and advocates join us as we kicked off our 2024 Quaker Public Policy Institute (QPPI).

    Reflecting on our time so far together, two words stand out: inspiration and gratitude.