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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.Loletta Barrett
Loletta Barrett is the pastor at Whittier First Friends Church in Whittier, CA. In June 2023, she served as a Friend in Washington, supporting FCNL’s Quaker outreach team.Learn. Lobby. Lead. Report on Annual Meeting 2017
Hundreds of Friends came together from across the country for worship, listening, advocacy, and community, as we looked forward to the next 75 years for FCNL.Quaker Witness on Gun Violence
Since losing their daughter to gun violence in 2001, Nick and Amanda Wilcox have channeled their grief and rage into advocacy for gun violence prevention at the national and local level. Join us on Wednesday, July 27 at 6:30 p.m. EDT for a conversation with these Friends.Annual Meeting Action
There are many pressing concerns that Congress should be urgently addressing. While we are not lobbying together this year, it’s vital that Congress hear our voices.
Of Hope and Determination
In the midst of tough votes on Pentagon spending, the health care victory this week shows the power of constituent action — and hope for a way forward.A Theological Perspective on Quaker Lobbying
Volunteer Treasurer
The FCNL Nominating Committee invites you to apply for a volunteer role as treasurer for Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL), Friends Place on Capitol Hill (FP), and the FCNL Education Fund (EDF).Sarah Johnson
Sarah Johnson was the director of Friends Place on Capitol Hill. She offered hospitality and facilitates civic engagement programming for visiting groups, including connecting them to educational and lobbying opportunities with its sister organization, the Friends Committee on National Legislation.This Week in the World: As Gaza Talks Falter, Will the U.S. Step Up to Secure Peace?
Three months after President Joe Biden announced a ceasefire proposal to end the Gaza war and free the hostages, negotiations have stalled without a deal.