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President Trump's Helsinki Statements Undermine Our Democracy
Washington, DC (July 17, 2018) – The Quaker lobby, Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL), issued the following statement by Executive Secretary Diane Randall regarding the summit between the U.S. and Russia.Learn about Quakers and Effective Lobbying
We are pleased to offer two new resources that explore the Quaker grounding of FCNL’s advocacy. Whether you want to understand Quakerism better or to spend time reflecting on the relationship between your faith and political action, you will find a great deal to consider in these publications.Quaker Conscientious Objection From Vietnam to Now
Fifty years since the end of the U.S. War in Vietnam, Quakers continue to be on the forefront of opposing conscription and supporting conscientious objection to war.
A Remembrance of Susie Fetter
Susie Fetter was a beloved member of FCNL’s General Committee from 1988-2012, serving on the field, development, and nominating committees. She represented the Field Committee on FCNL’s Executive Committee from 1994-2000. Susie passed away on March 21, 2019.FCNL Hails Congressional Push to Reverse Trump Administration’s Palestinian Aid Cuts
Washington, DC – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) hailed new bicameral efforts to press the Trump administration to reverse its decision to eliminate all U.S. funding for humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza.FCNL Starts Discerning Priorities for 118th Congress
Every two years, the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) asks Quaker communities to discern the most pressing legislative priorities for Congress. This input becomes the basis of FCNL’s advocacy work for the coming Congress.Remembering Stephen McNeil
On Saturday, June 19, our dear friend, elder, and long-time member of the FCNL community, Stephen McNeil, passed away.Oppose Militarized Counterterrorism in Afghanistan
The idea that it is necessary to maintain residual forces in Afghanistan to conduct counterterrorism operations is based on the flawed premise that “terrorism” must be fought and can be defeated militarily.
Faithful Work on Mass Incarceration
Friends across the country have been engaging in faith-based work to end mass incarceration. Their grassroots efforts show great potential.Legislative Priorities for the 117th Congress
Since the early days of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), God’s spirit has led Friends to be a prophetic witness and to take action in the world.