Today, much of this work is defensive as we advocate against attempts to gut environmental protections, ban refugees, cut funding for peacebuilding policies that prevent war, and destroy the safety net for those who fall through our country’s economic cracks. We are leading efforts to oppose Pentagon spending increases and tax cuts for the wealthiest people in our country at the expense of the health and well-being of millions.
Yet, as necessary as it is to work against dangerous policies, it isn’t sufficient. Even while we are opposing proposed policy changes, we are working for our principles and vision, upholding the idea that our government can and should protect freedom, opportunity, liberty, and justice for all. And, in this time of disorientation and disruption, we are finding new openings to advance peace and justice. Fresh voices and leaders are emerging—in our communities and in our political offices—who are heeding the urgent call to speak out and lead. FCNL’s approach to advocacy, based on listening and building relationships across difference, is encouraging members of Congress to reach across party lines.
