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72 Organizations Urge an End to US-Led War in Yemen
FCNL, in partnership with 71 other organizations, signed a letter urging members of Congress to support of S.J.Res. 7, Sens. Bernie Sanders (VT), Mike Lee (UT), and Chris Murphy (CT)’s legislation to end U.S. military participation in the Saudi-led war in Yemen. The signers include a diverse coalition of groups, including peace and security, humanitarian, mass-movement, faith-based, atrocities prevention, and constitutional rights-focused organizations that collectively represent millions of Americans, based in every congressional district in the country.68 Organizations Send Message to Congress: End Illegal U.S. War in Yemen
FCNL, in partnership with 67 other organizations, signed a letter urging members of Congress to support of H.J. Res. 37, Rep. Ro Khanna’s (CA-17) legislation to end U.S. military participation in the Saudi-led war in Yemen. The signers include a diverse coalition of groups, including peace and security, humanitarian, mass-movement, faith-based, atrocities prevention, and constitutional rights-focused organizations that collectively represent millions of Americans, based in every congressional district in the country.78 Organizations Call on Congress to Oppose the Repeal of the Johnson Amendment
On November 3, 2017, FCNL joined 78 organizations in sending a letter to Reps. Kevin Brady (TX) and Richard Neal (MA), respectively the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Ways and Means. This letter called on the Chairman and Ranking Member to oppose an amendment in the tax reform bill that would repeal the Johnson Amendment.Why We Must Reject a Proposed Religious Test for Refugees
While there were certainly some dark moments for religious freedom in the early history of the United States, in which Quakers and others were denied the right to practice their faith, the Founding Fathers ultimately came down firmly on the side of religious liberty.We Begin with Acknowledgement
Columbus Day overlooks – even endorses – painful history, ignores the trauma still present in Native communities, and minimizes the important contributions made by indigenous peoples throughout this continent’s history.50 Group Coalition Calls on Biden to Reverse Houthi Terrorist Designation
The undersigned civil society organizations urged Biden to reverse the designation of the Houthis in Yemen, otherwise known as Ansar Allah, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO)and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT).101 Organizations Urge Congress to Support U.S. Leadership at the UN
FCNL joined 101 other civil society organizations committed to multilateral cooperation as a means to creating a better, safer world, write to Congressional leadership to urge them to support strong U.S. leadership at the United Nations.Nine Conclusions on Ed Snyder's 90th Birthday
Executive Secretary Emeritus Ed Snyder delivered these remarks at the 2015 Annual Meeting on the occasion of his 90th birthday, summarizing nine “trite but true” things he’s learned in the past nine decades.Quakers Laud House Committee Passage of Tribal Law Enforcement Bills
Washington, DC – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) welcomed today’s passage of both Savanna’s Act and the Not Invisible Act of 2019 by the House Judiciary Committee.Quaker Lobby Opposes Administration’s Bid to Expand Muslim Ban
Washington, DC – The Trump administration is expected to formally announce plans today to expand the 2017 travel ban, commonly known as the Muslim ban. The extension includes Eritrea, Kyrgyzstan, Myanmar (Burma), Nigeria, Sudan, and Tanzania. The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) has consistently opposed any religious-based tests or barriers for admission to the United States.