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Quaker Lobby Applauds Senate for Passing Elie Wiesel Act, Preventing Genocide and Violent Conflict
Washington, DC – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) applauded the Senate for passing the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act (S.1158). Named after Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, the bill ensures the U.S. government is equipped with the most constructive and cost-effective tools to address the root causes of violent conflict.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?
Washington Newsletter: Investing in Loving Our Neighbors
How do we answer to “that of God” within every sojourner in our midst?Supporting the Changemaker: Ten Years of Communities in Action
This year marks the ten-year anniversary of FCNL’s Advocacy Teams and Advocacy Corps, two programs that have empowered thousands of F/friends and young adults to become effective advocates and organizers.
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.Q&A: All of Nature Is Connected
We spoke with Shelley Tanenbaum about the critical work of Quaker Earthcare Witness.