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Law of the Sea
The U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is an international treaty that regulates all aspects of the oceans, preserving the seas as “commons” for all humanity and bringing a stable order to 70% of the world’s surface.Advocacy Corps 2019-2020
Hundreds Call on Sec. Pompeo to disband Commission on Unalienable Rights
FCNL joined 430 human rights, civil rights, faith, and professional organizations, leaders, and scholars in an open letter expressing deep concern about the State Department’s recently announced Commission on Unalienable Rights. The signers object to the Commission’s stated purpose, which they believe is harmful to the global effort to protect the rights of all people.Advocacy Corps 2018-2019
(Virtual) Spring Lobby Weekend 2020: Changing the Conversation on Climate
In early March, when reports hit that the coronavirus was spreading throughout the country, we knew that FCNL had to shift our 500-person Spring Lobby Weekend from a physical event in Washington, DC, to a virtual gathering.NDAA Vote Recommendations Issued from the Arms Control, Peace & Security Community
In concert with 15 partner organizations, FCNL issued recommendations for the upcoming House vote on the fiscal year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). See the vote recommendations, sent to Rep. Adam Smith (WA-9), below.Faith and Environmental Advocates Oppose Weakened Mercury Rules
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is moving to weaken regulations on coal-fired power plants, which are the most significant mercury polluters.60+ National Advocacy Groups Urge Democratic Leaders to Stand Firm on ending U.S. Support for Saudi-UAE War in Yemen
FCNL joined more than 60 national advocacy groups in sending a letter to leaders in the House and Senate, urging an end to all U.S. support for Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in their war against the Houthis in Yemen.FCNL Joins Coalition Calling to Rein in Wasteful Pentagon Spending
On July 8, FCNL joined with 13 other organizations from across the ideological spectrum to send a letter to key House leaders about proposed amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act. Read the letter below.Why SNAP Matters for Formerly Incarcerated People
The House just passed a Farm Bill that will force at least two million people off of vital nutrition assistance by making harmful changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP is a vital resource for many leaving prisons and jails and returning to communities.