Today, members of the House and Senate rolled out legislation to repeal the 2002 Authorization for the Use of Military Force (2002 Iraq AUMF), a key step in reasserting congressional authority over matters of war.
Even in a 90-minute speech, some critical topics remained unmentioned or underdiscussed—issues that are vital to the current and future state of our country and our world.
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”
Kevin Twillman, FCNL’s long-time controller, passed away peacefully on Jan. 25.
This week, the Doomsday Clock moved forward ten seconds, placing us just 90 seconds from midnight.
In a 420-1 vote, the House passed H.Con.Res.7, a bipartisan resolution led by Rep. Claudia Tenney (NY-24) in support of Iranian protesters seeking to defend their fundamental human rights. It’s critical that the Senate now takes up this common sense measure to condemn the killing of Jina Mahsa Amini and the Iranian government’s crackdown on civil society, while recognizing the bravery of the Iranian people.
Threatening our nation’s credit to extract policy concessions is an irresponsible political gambit with far-reaching consequences. If lawmakers are genuinely concerned about reining in federal spending, there are better places to put energy than the debt ceiling debate. Instead, they might look to the Pentagon.
Building a trauma-informed community that prioritizes the well-being of advocates is essential, even if that means examining and recalibrating business as it is usually done.
Today is the 21st anniversary of the opening of the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, an enduring reminder of America’s failed war on terror.
The only antidote to a failing government is the active engagement of its people. As the 118th Congress begins—no matter how it unfolds in the weeks and months ahead—I hope you’ll join us in reclaiming our democracy and continuing our work together to build the world we seek.
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