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Quaker Religious Education on the Road
The FCNL Quaker Welcome Center is a new “must see” stop for Quaker students and families visiting Washington, DC.Quaker Lobby Applauds Senate for Supporting Native Communities
Washington, DC (June 18, 2018) – Today, the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) thanked the Senate for supporting the five percent tribal set-aside funds in the Crime Victims Fund for FY 2019. This amounts to around $220 million.Quaker Lobby Denounces Supreme Court Ruling on Muslim Ban
Washington, DC (June 26, 2018) – The Quaker Lobby, the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL), strongly criticized the Supreme Court for ruling in support of yet another Muslim travel ban.Iran Accord Victory a Testament to Power of Pro-Peace Citizenry
The Friends Committee on National Legislation hails the Senate vote to uphold the historic accord to rein in Iran’s nuclear program, guarding against another nuclear-armed nation and another war.Quaker Lobby Urges Permanent Extension of Pro-Family Tax Credits
FCNL urges lawmakers to permanently extend pro-family tax credits that have repeatedly proven effective in preventing poverty.Quaker Lobby Honored to Receive US Peace Prize
FCNL is honored to be the 16th recipient of the Peace Prize given by the US Memorial Peace Foundation.On Fences and the Trump Administration
Washington, DC, and the whole country are gearing up for President Donald Trump’s inauguration on Monday, January 20. How do we navigate this new political era as Friends?
Quaker Lobby Celebrates Congressional Passage of the FIRST STEP Act
Washington, DC – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) praised this week’s passage of the FIRST STEP Act (S. 756) by both chambers of Congress. This bipartisan criminal justice reform bill is expected to be signed into law by the president by the end of the week.Q&A: All of Nature Is Connected
We spoke with Shelley Tanenbaum about the critical work of Quaker Earthcare Witness.Nobel Peace Prize Nomination Spotlights Weapons Used in Yemen War
This year Quakers nominated Mwatana, together with the UK-based Campaign Against Arms Trade, for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize. The 2021 Nobel Peace Prize laureate will be announced on Oct. 8.