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Crisis in Focus: Yemen
April is Genocide Awareness and Prevention Month. Last year, we commemorated the month through a series of posts remembering the devastation and lives lost to genocide and mass atrocities in the past. This year, we will commemorate Genocide Prevention and Awareness Month by highlighting current conflicts where the ongoing atrocities urgently demand an effective U.S. government response.Why did the American Health Care Act Fail?
On November 8th 2016, Republicans took hold of the presidency and both chambers of Congress, after heavily campaigning to repeal the Affordable Care Act. It is no wonder that many within the Washington establishment assumed the Affordable Care Act would be gone the day after Inauguration.Trump's Budget Proposal Dismantles America's Safety Net, Funds Tax Cuts for the Wealthy
President Trump’s budget request proposes one of the largest redistributions of public resources, cutting trillions from safety net program while instituting trillions of dollars in tax breaks that would primarily benefit the wealthiest people in America.Who's Who in Washington Now?
Many of the new appointees will have some (or major) responsibilities that will affect Indian Country. We’re keeping an eye on nominations.Falling at the First Hurdle: The Global Fragility Strategy
The Global Fragility Act (P.L. 116-94) is a decade-long effort to prevent violence and fragility globally. The first stage of the act—a whole-of-government 10-year strategy to prevent conflict and reduce instability—was due to Congress on Sept. 15, 2020. But the Trump administration has failed to clear the very first hurdle.February 2021: Inside the Greenhouse
Inside the Greenhouse is a monthly newsletter about FCNL’s environmental work, ways to engage members of Congress, and stories that impact our work.
Introduction of VAWA Reauthorization Bill is a Major Step Forward For Tribal Communities
The legislation represents a significant step forward for tribal nations, where domestic and sexual violence occurs at unparalleled rates, and where cases involving murder or sexual assault frequently go unprosecuted.April Recess: A Golden Opportunity to Support Children and Families
Since the expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC) lapsed in January, 3.4 million children have fallen into poverty. Members of Congress have an opportunity to revive this credit and bring critical relief to families facing inflation and higher gas prices.January 2023: Inside the Greenhouse
The 117th Congress wrapped up its work at the end of December. Over the course of the two-year session, lawmakers passed several key climate-forward bills.Russia Has Suspended Participation in the New START Treaty. What Now?
This development makes it far more likely that after New START expires in February 2026, there will be no agreement limiting U.S. and Russian strategic nuclear arsenals for the first time since 1972.