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Trade for Well-Being, Not Just for Profit
On May 19th, FCNL joined the American Friends Service Committee, Quaker Council for European Affairs, Quaker Peace & Social Witness, and the Quaker UN Office in releasing a shared Quaker statement on TTIP and free trade agreements.Toward Just Peace in Israel and Palestine
Join us on Feb. 28 to hear about their recent trip to the region and its impact. Along with longtime FCNL community member Jonathan Evans, we will discuss how FCNL is using Quaker principles to advocate for a lasting peace in Israel and Palestine.I'm (Not) Just a Bill on Capitol Hill
When a member agrees to “cosponsor” a bill, he or she adds their name to the list of members who are on record in support of the legislation.Washington Newsletter: Migration and the Climate Crisis
As a Quaker organization, FCNL believes that both the causes and the destructive impact of climate change must be urgently addressed not only by individual countries but also by the global community.Seeking to Build a Just and Resilient Democracy
FCNL’s nonpartisan approach is a commitment to listening deeply, connecting over shared values, and taking practical steps forward together toward the world we seek. It is a commitment to seeing that of God in everyone, including members of Congress. We believe it is the way to sustain a just and resilient democracy.Organize Your Community for Change: Host a local event!
Engaging new people in the work for peace and justice is essential if we want to grow our power and be more successful in our quest for positive change. Here are three examples of outreach activities you can plan to invite others into the work from our Advocacy Teams staff.Washington Newsletter: Building a Just Economy
In the richest country in the world, everyone should be able to eat three meals a day, have a roof over his or her head, and access health care. In addition, everyone should have opportunities to learn, work, and grow. A just economy is built on this foundation of economic stability and opportunity.We need practical — and humane — migration solutions
As Quakers, we have a responsibility to advocate for the rights of other migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers. It is part of our own history and an expression of our belief in the divine dignity — or that of God — in every person.The Myth of “Chain Migration” and the Importance of Family Unity
President Trump has renewed calls to toughen immigration laws, including ending so-called “chain migration” after the attack in New York on December 11. FCNL rejects limiting family-based visas and urges Congress to stand strong against such proposals.Raise Your Voice for a Just Recovery
As Congress works to advance anti-poverty measures, they need to hear your stories.