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Toward Just Peace in Israel and Palestine
Join us on Feb. 28 to hear about their recent trip to the region and its impact. Along with longtime FCNL community member Jonathan Evans, we will discuss how FCNL is using Quaker principles to advocate for a lasting peace in Israel and Palestine.We Seek an Earth Restored
The World We Seek guides the efforts of the Friends Committee on National Legislation.
The Pendle Hill Quaker Institute: Practicing Our Heritage of Mysticism and Resistance
On Dec. 12-15, José Woss, FCNL’s Legislative Manager for Criminal Justice and Election Integrity, will join other leaders at Pendle Hill’s Quaker Institute.Our Journey to Reproductive Rights
After the Dobbs decision, FCNL’s Policy Committee heard from Friends around the country that they overwhelmingly wanted FCNL to take a position on the issue. Here’s where we landed.Quaker Organizations Oppose Potential West Bank Annexation by Israel
Washington, DC – Three Quaker organizations that focus on international policy said today that they oppose the threatened annexation of the West Bank by Israel and called for such plans to be abandoned. Mounting reports indicate that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government could annex the West Bank starting July 1.Quaker Lobby Urges Lawmakers to Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act
Washington, DC (July 30, 2018) – The Quaker lobby, Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) called on Congress to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (H.R. 6545). Led by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), the bill seeks to expand protections to women victims of violence.Quaker Lobby Welcomes House Republican Effort on Climate Change
Washington, DC (July 23, 2018) – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) applauded the introduction today of the Republican-led MARKET CHOICE Act by Rep. Carlos Curbelo (FL-26).Advocates Press Congress for a Final Farm Bill that Protects SNAP
Washington, DC – As House and Senate negotiators reportedly are nearing a deal on the farm bill this week, some 400 Quakers and friends lobbied hard to ensure that the final bill includes strong protections for the Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Food Program (SNAP or food stamps).Minute By Baltimore Yearly Meeting as to Consideration of U.S. Renewed Military Action Against North Korea
Baltimore Yearly Meeting (“BYM”) of the Religious Society of Friends (“Quakers”) urges U.S. leaders to resist any temptation to a military strike against North Korea.Quaker Lobby Announces New General Secretary
The Friends Committee on National Legislation announced today that Bridget Moix will be the Quaker lobby’s new General Secretary effective January 24, 2022.