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Issues We Work On
FCNL’s multi-faceted approach draws on the expertise of registered lobbyists in Washington, DC, the commitment and passion of Quakers and friends around the country in our advocacy network, and the relationships we cultivate with elected officials and community leaders.Quaker Communities Speak on the War in Israel-Palestine
As violence escalates and reverberates in the Middle East, Friends feel a call to act. For many, that action includes working in their own community to distill their grief, fear, confusion, and concern into a collective and corporate statement of belief and action.
Press Room
See the latest press releases from FCNL.A Major Step Forward for Truth and Healing for Native Communities
In a major win for Native survivors and communities, Congress took an important step forward last week in the journey to reconciliation and healing from the harms of the Indian boarding schools era.Addressing the Legacy of Indian Boarding Schools
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Christian churches collaborated with the government to create hundreds of boarding schools for Native American children.The Quaker Institute: Beloved Community as Prophetic Witness
Join FCNL staff and advocates at Pendle Hill for this on-campus gathering of Friends to learn and practice rebuilding community as prophetic witness. Includes workshops with Friends and Quaker organizations: Friends Committee on National Legislation, Friends General Conference, American Friends Service Committee, and more!Quakers, Race, and Police Brutality
Friends across the country are speaking out against racism and police violence. Here, we excerpt some of the minutes and statements that they have shared with us.Everyone Deserves Protection—Regardless of Immigration Status
These are difficult times for everyone. But immigrant communities are facing particularly severe risk and hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic.Update: Where the Farm Bill Stands Now
On Thursday, June 28, the Senate passed H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act, better known as the Senate farm bill. The bill passed by an overwhelming vote of 86-11 and without any harmful amendments. This was a huge victory.Grace in Generational Transition: Raising Up Young Adult Leaders
How can the Religious Society of Friends gracefully navigate generational transitions and work to raise up young adult leadership in our communities? Join FCNL and New England Quakers for this online conversation on Monday, Nov. 1 at 7:00 p.m. EDT.