The Supreme Court’s failure to reach a conclusive decision de facto halts the implementation of common sense programs that could have provided temporary work permits and relief for families from deportation.
If anything, the last 20 years has taught us that endless wars are harming people and the planet as well as the generations that come after us. Today, it is our fervent hope that endless war will be no more.
The Supreme Court decisions in Federal Election Commission v. Citizens United and McCutcheon v. Federal Election Commission have allowed big money to flood into elections. We may never know the full impact of these large and concentrated contributions on electoral outcomes.
A core tenet of faith is caring about the suffering of others. When there is severe flooding in Pakistan or drought in the Horn of Africa, there is a conviction to empathize and respond, even if we’re thousands of miles away.
Eli Zerof was the intern for Quaker engagement. He is a second year student at the University of Chicago, studying Political Science and Public Policy.
The House of Representatives is voting on two bills that further criminalize immigrants, expand detention, and undermine community well-being, rather than offering a lasting remedy for a punitive and outdated immigration system. FCNL urges members of Congress to oppose these bills.
More than 30 national faith-based organizations urged Congress to reserve the increases for non-defense discretionary spending for true human needs programs, rather than for increased immigration enforcement.
This week, we joined in mourning the passing of Pope Francis.
Peace is underfunded. You can help change that!
Congress spends billions on weapons while cutting aid for the most vulnerable. People of conscience demand better. Will be one of 150 supporters for peace this month?