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  • CQ Profile on Kate Gould: Quaker vs. Goliath

    FCNL in the News | September 26, 2016
    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.

  • The Difficult Path to Changing Policing in America

    Background | October 20, 2020
    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

    Inside the Greenhouse | April 7, 2021
    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

    Inside the Greenhouse | December 17, 2020
    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.

  • Impeach Trump

    Statement | January 12, 2021
    As people of faith, we support this second impeachment of Donald Trump and holding his allies accountable. No one, not even the president and his allies, should be above the law.

  • Q&A: Nothing More Evil than Nuclear Weapons

    Background | June 25, 2021
    Q: What brought you to nuclear disarmament work?

  • Putting Dialogue and Cooperation First In U.S.-China Relations

    Update | February 1, 2022
    Congress is currently considering legislation that could have a big impact on the U.S.-China relationship moving forward. As lawmakers negotiate the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (S.1260), and its House counterpart, the America COMPETES Act (H.R. 2541), advocates are increasingly concerned the bills, unless significantly revised, are likely to do more harm than good.

  • The Most Significant Climate Legislation in U.S. History

    Update | August 17, 2022
    Two weeks ago, prospects seemed grim for U.S. climate change policy. And with a series of climate disasters sweeping the globe, congressional failure to act felt doubly painful.

  • Building Grassroots Momentum for Peace in Yemen

    Update | September 1, 2022

  • December Offers Last Chance for Advancing Peace and Justice in the 117th Congress

    Update | December 16, 2022
    Congress is working to pass a big omnibus spending bill before adjourning for the year. We see opportunities for this massive legislation to carry some critical FCNL priorities.