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  • Nuclear Weapons

    Decades after the Cold War, the drive to build nuclear weapons continues, energized in no small part by the policies of the U.S. government. The faith of Quakers is grounded in the belief that there is that of God in every person. The awful power of nuclear weapons indiscriminately threatens all people.
  • Legislative Pathways to Addressing the Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives

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    The testimony from the Oberlin, Ohio, Advocacy Team on how they are engaging in the struggle for justice and peace.
  • Pass the Iran War Powers Resolution

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    The United States is now in the middle of yet another unauthorized war in the Middle East. The Trump administration’s preemptive and unauthorized military strikes against Iran are costing over $1 billion per day. These strikes have targeted senior leaders, killed children, and damaged civilian infrastructure.
  • No Funding for War with Iran

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    Congress may soon consider a supplemental funding bill that could provide $50 billion or more to expand U.S. military operations against Iran. These unauthorized strikes are already costing American taxpayers more than $1 billion per day. Lawmakers must reject this request to fund an illegal war that has cost innocent lives and is threatening global stability.
  • Bringing Our Faith into Action for Peace in Gaza

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    On a beautiful August morning in Richmond, VA, more than twenty Christian, Muslim, and Jewish faith leaders gathered for a day of advocacy.

  • Environment & Energy

    The U.S. Congress is pivotal to national and global efforts to meet the challenge of climate disruption. However, for Congress to be part of the solution, leadership is needed from members of both political parties. Our moral obligation to address climate change and protect vulnerable communities transcends partisanship. By changing the dialogue in Congress on climate change, we are paving the way for meaningful legislative solutions to gain bipartisan support and become law.
  • Never Again Is Now: The Erasure of the Banyamulenge in Eastern Congo

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    History is often written after tragedy has already occurred—but for the Banyamulenge in eastern Congo, it is unfolding in real time and we have the chance to intervene now.

  • Annual Meeting 2025 Schedule

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    Information to join the meeting, links and password, have been emailed to registered attendees.

  • Young Adult Quakers, Making Good Trouble!

    Event | February 28, 2019
    Our Young Adult Friends are movers and shakers in the world. Join the conversation over Zoom video conference and hear stories about how Witness is taking shape in the world today with new leadership and an abundance of possibilities.
  • Quaker Statements on Indigenous Justice and Indian Boarding Schools

    Background | October 31, 2023
    Many Quaker organizations, meetings, and churches are sharing their concern around Indigenous justice and Indian boarding schools.