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The Biden Administration Should Begin its “War on Secrecy” by Releasing Key War Powers Reports
Earlier this week, it was reported that the Biden administration had quietly commenced a “war on secrecy,” aimed at reforming the national security classification system. The goal of this initiative was described as enabling increased disclosure of important information to allies, government departments and agencies that fall outside the 18-agency intelligence community, and the American public.Senator Sanders’ New Resolution Could Force U.S. to Confront Any Complicity in Civilian Harm in Gaza
In a recent letter to President Joe Biden, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) called the bombing of Gaza “not just a humanitarian cataclysm, but a mass atrocity” adding that the violence “is being done with bombs and equipment produced and provided by the United States and heavily subsidized by American taxpayers. Tragically, we are complicit in this carnage.” Now, he has introduced a resolution invoking Section 502B, a rarely used provision of the Foreign Assistance Act that offers Congress a potent tool to force a high-profile Senate debate about U.S. military support for possible Israeli war crimes in Gaza and pressure Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to hasten a ceasefire.20 Years After 9-11: A conversation with Congresswoman Barbara Lee
Join Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) in conversation with Democracy Now’s Amy Goodman, as well as FCNL’s Diane Randall, the Institute for Policy Studies’ Tope Folarin, and Win Without War’s Stephen Miles.Joelly Mejia
Joelly Mejia is a TV Producer and is currently serving as the Manager of Development at Pie Town Productions, an award-winning production company that specializes in family-friendly programming.
Gun Violence Prevention - From Grassroots to Capitol Hill
On the morning of June 20, FCNL hosted a dialogue on gun violence prevention with FCNL Executive Secretary Diane Randall and Peter Murchison.Connected Crises: COVID-19 and Climate Change
We are living in a time of concurrent global crises. There is the COVID-19 pandemic at the forefront of our minds. It is forcing us to stay home, constantly wash our hands, and wonder when this time of uncertainty will end. Despite this immediate threat, there is still the persistently looming climate crisis. While its presence may be less obvious, it continues to affect communities across the world.FCNL Condemns Muslim Ban 2.0
The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) strongly opposes President Trump’s revised executive order that will close our doors to refugees fleeing violence and persecution and bans nationals from six Muslim-majority countries, said Yasmine Taeb, FCNL’s lead lobbyist on human rights and civil liberties.Protect America, Protect Immigrants
Oppose cutting vital social safety net programs to pay for indiscriminate immigration policies.Welcome to the Team!
Here are three simple steps to take in order to get connected with your local Advocacy Team, and to feel like you are ready to begin your citizen advocacy journey with FCNL.House Votes to Provide Undocumented Immigrants a Pathway to Citizenship
Washington, DC – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) praised the House of Representatives for passing the American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 (H.R. 6) with bipartisan support. The bill is one of the largest legalization efforts for Dreamers and other groups of undocumented immigrants to date.