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Eight States Now on Both Hungriest and Poorest Lists
Washington, DC – Eight states now rank in the top ten as both the hungriest and poorest in the country, according to recently released government data. New Mexico, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Kentucky, and West Virginia were on both lists in 2017. Now, for 2018, Oklahoma has joined their ranks.America’s Hungriest and Poorest States Need Sustained Federal Support To Escape Cycles of Poverty and Hunger
Washington, DC (September 18, 2018) – Seven states ranked among the top ten hungriest and poorest in the country, according to recently released U.S. government data. The states are New Mexico, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Kentucky, and West Virginia.Civil Society Welcomes Bipartisan Senate Bill to Tackle Global Violence
Over 40 Alliance for Peacebuilding members and partners welcome S. 3368, the Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act of 2018, introduced by Senators Chris Coons (D-DE), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Todd Young (R-IN), and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) in the United States Senate on August 22nd.Letter from U.S. Faith Communities on Reducing Tensions with North Korea
On October 26, leaders from several faith communities came together to convey to Congress their concerns about the escalating rhetoric between the United States and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.Bipartisan Senate Bill Prioritizes Tools to Prevent Violence and Genocide
Washington, D.C. – Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), today introduced the bipartisan Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act. The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) welcomes this important legislation.On the Road with Organizers
Advocacy Corps Coordinator Katie Breslin is checking in with members of FCNL’s Advocacy Corps, who are working in their communities to advance comprehensive immigration reform.Trump Muslim Ban is Reprehensible
The Friends Committee on National Legislation is outraged by and strongly opposes President Trump’s executive order that will close our doors to refugees fleeing violence and persecution.Attorney General Pauses Reforms Geared to Curb Institutional Racism and Excessive Force
The Friends Committee on National Legislation deplores Attorney General Jeff Session’s recent decision to pause reforms designed to protect people from militarized policing.Friedman Squeaks Through SFRC as Grassroots, Anti-Settlement Opposition Grows
Every vote against Friedman’s confirmation sends an important message: Pro-settlement, pro-occupation policies should be disqualifying from serving in one of the most sensitive diplomatic postings in the world.Telling Your Story
Storytelling is a powerful way to make change. Whether you’re talking to congressional offices, local media, community groups, or a friend, stories help us make connections and demonstrate our values.