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Aristotle Jones
Aristotle Jones serves as a program assistant under Jose Woss working on mass incarceration. His primary responsibilities are to lobby members of Congress and to pursue a just society. Aristotle was born and raised in Indianapolis, IN. He earned his B.S.
FCNL Condemns Massive Ordnance Air Blast Deployed in Afghanistan
The U.S. Air Force just dropped the largest non-nuclear bomb in its arsenal in Afghanistan – the first time a MOAB (also known as “Mother of All Bombs”) has been used in combat. This is a significant escalation of the U.S. war in Afghanistan, more than 15 years after the U.S. invasion.Mass Incarceration and the Legacy of Slavery
Let’s remember that our work to undo the threads of slavery and act to address racism starts with the work of ending these institutional systems of control.Ending the U.S. War in Afghanistan Is An Important Step Toward Peace
Ending the U.S. war in Afghanistan and promoting multilateral diplomacy is an important step toward a more peaceful world. President Biden knows this, and we commend his leadership.FCNL Justice Award
The FCNL Justice Award recognizes members of Congress who have advanced policies to create a more just society and country, unapologetically recognizing the dignity of all people.Publish Letters to the Editor
Publishing letters to the editor and op-eds is a great way to get the attention of your members of Congress. But first, you need to write a piece that tells your story – not just the facts.Rep. Barbara Lee: "Diane is truly one who speaks truth to power."
On Dec. 14, Rep. Barbara Lee (CA-13) submitted the following statement into the official Congressional Record, in celebration of Diane Randall’s decade of leadership at FCNL.Forward Plan Resulted in a More Effective FCNL
An analysis of the 2018–2022 Forward Plan concludes that despite the challenges of the last five years, the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) has been transformed into a “bigger, more resilient, and effective lobbying organization that continually innovates to meet challenges while remaining grounded in Quaker faith and practice.”FCNL’s Shukria Dellawar Tells Congress Why It Should Pass the Afghan WIN Act
On Oct. 23, FCNL’s legislative representative for the prevention of violent conflict, Shukria Dellawar, spoke at a congressional briefing titled, “Afghanistan: Giving Women a Seat at the Table.”A Trip to Georgia Serves as a Reminder of the Power of Local Advocacy
Working on Capitol Hill is exhilarating, rewarding and at times suffocating. So, when I traveled to coastal Georgia to visit family at the end of February, it was a welcome respite from the constant political news cycle.