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Young Fellows Join FCNL for 2019-2020
New college graduates recently joined FCNL staff as the 2019-2020 Young Fellows. During their fellowship, they will work as program assistants with FCNL staff to build their advocacy expertise.Ahmed Selim, 47
I’m an Egyptian immigrant. My wife is from Iran. I’m not Quaker, in fact I was raised Muslim. But I see no difference. Both include a lot of inclusivity and universality. When you believe that truth is inside, there is commonality between all peoples.
Lilly Austin
Lilly Austin is an organizer and engaged member of the Philadelphia community. She attended Haverford College, from which she graduated in 2024 with a B.A. in history and currently works as a researcher in the nonprofit sector.
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.