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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.Elections 2022: How to Engage
This is an extraordinary election year. As people of faith, our voices are needed not only to strengthen our democracy but to help end bigotry and hate, prevent electoral violence, and begin to heal the deep divisions in our country. Find ways to engage in the 2022 elections through early voting, volunteering as a poll worker, engaging in election protection work as a poll chaplain, and more.“I Rage Because I Love”
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”Gertrude Smith
Gertrude Smith is a disabled caregiver, community enthusiast, and budding politician from Seaside, California. Gertrude is an elected member of the California Democratic Central Committee, and Vice President of the Monterey County Young Democrats.