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Gaza Is About to Run Out of Water. The U.S. Can Help.
In Gaza, home to 1.8 million people in an area about the size of Detroit, the only local source of groundwater will be completely contaminated by the end of this year.FCNL Joins Coalition in Calling on Congress to End U.S. Participation in Saudi-led War and Blockade
With lawmakers actively working on the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the window for action is now.Advocacy Groups Urge Biden to Assert U.S. Position on Israel and Iran
The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL), Win Without War, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, and National Iranian American Council (NIAC) released a coalition letter, signed by nearly 50 national organizations, in response to U.S. Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides’ worrying comments that “Israel can and should do whatever they need to deal with [Iran’s nuclear program] and we’ve got their back.”Letter to Congress: Fund a More Peaceful, Sustainable, and Compassionate Foreign Policy
In the fiscal year 2020 appropriations process, Congress should prioritize funding for peacebuilding, international environmental programs, and refugee protection.5 Things We’d Like to Hear President Trump Say in the State of the Union
In this divisive and toxic political environment, it is rare for our political parties to agree on anything of substance – and even rarer for them to admit they agree. But here at FCNL, we are always looking for common ground that leads toward a world without war or the threat of war.This Week in the World: Gaza Starvation Taking a Devastating Toll
This week, the catastrophic suffering of Palestinians in Gaza reached “new depths” as
Anti-Poverty Programs Help Lift Americans Out of Poverty
Washington, DC (September 14, 2018) – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) is encouraged to see the reduction in U.S. poverty and attribute this improvement to effective government programs like tax credits and food assistance. According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau report, released this week, the official poverty rate decreased from 12.7 percent in 2016 to 12.3 percent in 2017, now totaling 39.7 million people.Why We Tell Our Stories: Speaking Truth to Power About the Realities of War
In the face of nationwide political crises, it can be hard to feel like the voices and actions of any one person—much less my voice, or my actions—can make a difference. But FCNL’s 75-year history of advocacy shows that in fact, it is the work of individuals, of constituents bringing their stories to their members of Congress’ offices, that make change in Washington possible.Addressing Climate Disruption
We envision a world where every person’s potential may be fulfilled, living and thriving in cities, towns, and communities pulsing in respectful balance with the ecosystems around them.FCNL Helps Lead Organizations in Calling for More Peacebuilding Support
FCNL, Alliance for Peacebuilding, and Search for Common Ground drafted a letter urging Congress to provide robust support for foreign assistance focused on preventing and mitigating conflict in a new COVID-19 supplemental funding package. The letter, which was signed by 69 other organizations, emphasizes that COVID-19 is not only a public health emergency, but also an economic crisis that could trigger conflict globally.