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Destroyed in a Flash 73 Years Ago
On Aug. 6, 1945, Little Boy was dropped in Hiroshima. Three days later, U.S. planes dropped Fat Man in Nagasaki. We interviewed our current Friend in Washington, Diana Wickes Roose, who talked with several victims in Japan. In her June-August 2018 residency at FCNL, she wrote for a book on FCNL’s 75th anniversary and conducted research on the militarization of local police.Minute of Solidarity
The Durham Friends Meeting (NC) of the Religious Society of Friends joins with individuals, families, and communities around the world as they express outrage following the recent murder of George Floyd by police… Approved June 12, 2020.This Week in the World: With a Fragile Ceasefire, Congress Must Secure Peace in Iran
Tuesday was a deeply shameful and frightening day for our country, with President Trump threatening to destroy the “entire civilization” of Iran.Quakers Know Prisons from the Inside Out
From the earliest days of their formation as the Religious Society of Friends, Quakers were imprisoned as they followed their evangelist leadings. Their crimes were blasphemy, public speaking, refusal to swear oaths, and disturbing the peace, among other distressing behaviors.Towards Greater Integrity
Imagine some friends invite you to a meal at an exclusive restaurant. You’ve heard good things about the place, so you’re excited to go. Your friends make plans that work well for you and you have a great experience.
November 2021: Inside the Greenhouse
In late October, the White House and congressional leaders agreed to a preliminary framework for the Build Back Better Act. The framework contains some critical climate policies that FCNL has advocated for.Middle East & Iran
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.Effectively Engaging Election Candidates
As the November 2020 election approaches, political candidates are hosting town halls, talking to voters, and listening more closely to constituents.FCNL Submits Statement for the Record for Senate Hearing on Authorization for Use of Military Force
On October 30, 2017, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing to discuss the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF). Yasmine Taeb, FCNL’s Legislative Director for Human Rights and Civil Liberties, submitted the following statement for the record.Yasmine Taeb speaks at Refugee Forum
Join in an afternoon of education, networking and action on October 9 in Sandy Spring, MD.