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FCNL Opposes Muslim Ban 3.0
The Friends Committee on National Legislation strongly opposes President Trump’s proclamation to indefinitely ban nearly all travel from seven nations, including six Muslim-majority countries.Militarism: Escaping the Trap
Friends have long sought to live, in the words of George Fox, “in the virtue of that life and power that [takes] away the occasion for all wars.” What does that commitment look like today, in a country that seems to be moving in the opposite direction?FCNL Calls on Congress to Stop Unlawful Escalation in Syria
The Trump administration’s missile attack against Syrian government airfields will do nothing to end the bloodshed and violates U.S. and international law. The Friends Committee on National Legislation urges Congress to step forward from the sidelines and reassert its constitutional authority by voting to stop the U.S. from widening the war in Syria.Faith Leaders Hail Progress on Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Package, Urge Senate Leadership for May Vote
We are joined in our commitment to advancing the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act. Inaction will harm children and familiesYes AND Vote on November 3!
Amid the political turmoil, racial tensions, and global pandemic, it is difficult to know what lies ahead. For us young adults, this uncertainty makes it feel almost impossible to imagine what a November election will look like.Bipartisan Coalition Urges Congress to Repeal 2002 Iraq AUMF
Today, on the 18th anniversary of the 2002 Iraq Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq (2002 Iraq AUMF), FCNL and a bipartisan coalition of advocacy groups called for repealing this outdated, unnecessary, and dangerous authorization.The U.S. Must Welcome More Refugees
The current administration has cut refugee admissions by more than 80%, from the historic norm of 95,000 to just 18,000 admissions in FY 2020. This is the lowest level in the last three decades. Our nation can and must safely resettle more refugees and reunite more refugee families.Centering for Silent Reflection: What to Expect at Witness Wednesday
Every Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. ET, FCNL hosts a gathering on zoom for F/friends around the country. This is an opportunity to engage in silent worship and reflection with one another. It is a time to come together in community.National Faith Leaders Call on President Biden to Return to Iran Nuclear Deal
Twenty-five national faith organizations released a statement today calling on President Joe Biden to pursue an expeditious return to Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran nuclear deal.Viewpoint: Zoomers Have Not Given up on Democracy
I’m proud that my generation, Gen Z or Zoomers, continues to vote, despite the rhetoric that our votes don’t matter or that elections are fraudulent. Voter suppression and gerrymandering occurred in many states, but we voted anyway.