Memphis Friends Meeting approves minute in support for Joint House and Senate Bill “Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the U.S. Act”
Rochester (MN) Friends Meeting approved a minute to support passage of the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the United States Act (S.2907/H.R. 5444).
We seek an earth restored. “Inside the Greenhouse” is a monthly newsletter which provides insight into FCNL’s environmental work, discusses opportunities to engage members of Congress on environmental issues, and shares stories of your work around the country.
Friends are called to help build a foundation for world peace. When crises break out in the Middle East, the United States too often turns to violence first. FCNL lobbies for nonviolent engagement in the Middle East to prevent, de-escalate, and resolve longstanding conflicts. Political grievances contribute to instability and violence, so lasting peace in the region will require engagement with all stakeholders and an end to U.S. complicity in the violence.
The House passed the Build Back Better Act on Nov. 19. In a victory for climate advocates, all of the climate provisions mentioned in last month’s newsletter made it into the House version of the bill.
Religious leaders, including FCNL’s Executive Secretary Diane Randall, expressed concern at new reports that President Trump is seriously considering ending a program that protects 800,000 young immigrants from deportation.
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