Washington Newsletter

The Washington Newsletter is a publication of the Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) and the FCNL Education Fund, two national nonpartisan Quaker organizations working for peace, justice, and environmental stewardship. It is printed quarterly.

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Bridget Moix, FCNL general secretary, and other faith leaders regularly lobby members of Congress and the White House.
Photo by DAG Photo/FCNL

Washington Newsletter: Investing in Peace Amid Growing Global Violence

November 7, 2023
A collage of people holding signs that say "War is Not the Answer"

Washington Newsletter: Quaker Advocacy - Past, Present, Future

August 14, 2023
SLW Delegates lobby Senator Maria Cantwell (WA) on securing funding for violence interrupter programs.
Taylor Monet/FCNL

Washington Newsletter: If There Is No Justice, There Will Be No Peace

June 9, 2023
Advocates stand in front of Capitol building at Annual Meeting 2022
DAG Photo / FCNL

Washington Newsletter: Lessons from the 117th Congress and Looking Ahead to the 118th Congress

February 28, 2023
Michael Snarr (left) with participants from Wilmington College at FCNL's Spring Lobby Weekend 2022.
DAG Photo / FCNL

Washington Newsletter: Forward Plan Resulted in a More Effective FCNL

December 16, 2022