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42 Organizations Urge Support for AUMF Repeal
On March 13, a diverse group of 42 organizations from across the political spectrum sent a letter to Chairman Elliot Engel (NY-16) and Ranking Member Michael McCaul (TX-10) of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, urging them to bring up Rep. Barbara Lee’s (CA-13) legislation to repeal the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force for prompt consideration in Committee.Checking Our President on North Korea
President Trump and other U.S. leaders seem almost eager for a war with North Korea, with their tough talk and tweeted taunts. South Korean efforts to pause both military exercises and North Korean provocations while building small pockets of trust around the Winter Olympics are the first encouraging signs in months.NGOs Express Concern Over Weapons Sale to Nigerian Government
A group of NGOs write to the leadership of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee to convey their concerns regarding reports that the Trump administration is moving forward with plans to sell A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft, with mounted machine guns and related parts and logistical support to the government of Nigeria.New Iran Sanctions Risk Putting U.S. on War Path with Iran
The Senate is considering a new Iran sanctions bill (S. 722) that would put the Iran nuclear deal in jeopardy and risk putting the U.S. on path toward war with Iran.Understanding Block Grants and Merged Funding Streams
Plans to address poverty often to include a plan to combine core safety net programs into a grant given to the states. Called “merged funding streams” or “block grants,” these are bad policies. Evidence shows they leave the most vulnerable people in the most dire straits.55 Representatives Support Negotiations to End Syrian Civil War
Fifty-five members of Congress sent a letter to President Obama supporting international negotiations to end the civil war in Syria. The letter, led by Rep. Jim Himes (CT), calls on the President to use the full authority of his office to “convene international negotiations designed to stop the civil war in Syria.”Federal Sentencing Reform and Indian Country
Jurisdiction over crimes in Indian country is complicated, to say the least. With recent changes, tribal police and courts can arrest and prosecute for certain crimes with sentences of up to three years. A selection of more serious felonies are handled through state courts in nine states, even when they take place on reservations.Washington Interfaith leaders Urge Election Integrity
FCNL’s General Secretary Diane Randall joins dozens of faith leaders in calling for integrity, safety, and fairness in the 2020 U.S. Election.What Advocates Need to Know About the Budget Debates in Congress
If you’re looking for where the action in the 118th Congress will occur, look no further than the federal budget. Some of the most contentious and consequential policy decisions emerging from Capitol Hill this year will center on federal spending decisions.Creating a Peaceful Society by Reducing Gun Violence
Independent researchers estimate that 100 people are killed daily with guns in the U.S. – and many more are injured. Guns are the second leading cause of death for all children and teens; it is the first for Black children and teens. On average, 52 women are shot to death each month by an intimate partner.