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Trump's March to War with Iran Must be Stopped by Congress
FCNL condemns President Trump’s dangerous decision to violate the Iran nuclear deal, which has blocked that country’s pathways to building a nuclear weapon and guarded against the risk of U.S. war with Iran. By refusing to issue sanctions waivers as required under the landmark nuclear accord, President Trump is dramatically increasing the risk of war. Our 75-year-old Quaker lobby in the public interest is urging members of Congress to do everything in their power to prevent another catastrophic U.S. war in the Middle East.Faithful Work on Mass Incarceration
Friends across the country have been engaging in faith-based work to end mass incarceration. Their grassroots efforts show great potential.Building an Intergenerational Movement to End Gun Violence
Sometimes advocating for preventing gun violence can seem challenging and, frankly, a bit lonely. So, the opportunity to spend time with more than 300 young and motivated people who came to Washington, D.C., to lobby for dedicated funding for Community Violence Interrupters was refreshing.House Votes to Increase Pentagon Spending
The House of Representatives voted this week for a military policy bill that increases Pentagon spending by $70 billion – a number that is higher than even the $54 billion increase that President Trump has requested.Congress is Out for Seven Weeks
What did they finish? What’s still on the to-do list? Check out what the Appropriations Committees just finished for rural, agricultural and tribal college funding.Outreach Conversations
Lobbying with a group multiplies your power; every person’s stories and connections can help move policy change forward. Finding a group to lobby with takes intentional conversations – just like a lobby visit!Biden Relief Proposal Seeks to Address Health and Economic Crisis
Incoming President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris have introduced their American Rescue Plan. The proposal outlines strong relief to give the country the tools it needs to address the health and economic crises.It's Time to Move Beyond First Steps in Banning Landmines
No U.S. president has ever signed the Mine Ban Treaty or directed full compliance with it.H.R. 40: The Path to Restorative Justice
Despite their enormous impact on the United States economy, African American people were never paid for their contributions. The effects of this foundational injustice continue to reverberate in American society today with ongoing impacts on education, healthcare, housing, labor, income, and so much more. Congress is finally taking steps to address this injustice with the introduction of H.R. 40—a bill to establish a commission to study and develop reparation proposals for African-Americans.June 2024: Inside the Greenhouse
FCNL welcomes climate discussions between the two rivals, China and the US.