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September 2023: Native American Legislative Update
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.Pursuing Peace in Sudan: From Civil Society Groups to the International Community
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
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."Most Just Don't Know the History of Boarding Schools"
The United States has never acknowledged the historic trauma and pain of the Indian boarding school era—a dark chapter in our history full of terror and cultural genocide against Native children, families, and their communities.This Week in the World: A Week of Inspiration and Gratitude
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.
Helping Our Neighbors Tackle Climate Change
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.No Child Left Behind?
The Friends Committee on National Legislation’s Native American advocacy work is grounded in our commitment to seeking right relationships with Indigenous communities.
Quaker Lobby Opposes Trump’s FY26 Budget Request
Quaker Lobby Opposes Trump’s FY26 Budget RequestThis Week in the World: 80 Years After UN Founding, Peace is Still Possible
Today, the world celebrates 80 years since the creation of the United Nations.
In the aftermath of World War II, the U.N. offered a promise of a more just and peaceful world where the human rights of all are protected, and conflicts between states are settled with diplomacy, not war.
This Week in the World: A Landmark Win for Peace as House Passes Iran War Powers Resolution
After months of advocacy, we saw a big win for peace this week as the House passed a War Powers Resolution to end U.S. military attacks on Iran.