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The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL). A nonpartisan Quaker lobby in the public interest working for peace and justice for 80+ years.
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“You can hold people’s sorrows while you also hold someone’s dream. And you can hold people’s concerns while you also hold people’s hope."
This Week in the World: Finding Hope in Community and Action at Annual Meeting | Friends Committee On National Legislation
Each year, FCNL’s Annual Meeting provides us with an opportunity to come together and strategize for the work ahead. That opportunity was particularly rejuvenating for us during this painful moment…
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November 28, 2025 at 3:07 PM
“You can hold people’s sorrows while you also hold someone’s dream. And you can hold people’s concerns while you also hold people’s hope."
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Holding all those injured and involved in the shooting of National Guard troops in DC in the Light. War is not the answer at home or abroad. We need more healing, justice, and peacebuilding, not more troops and collective punishment. #lovethyneighbor @quakerlobby.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Holding all those injured and involved in the shooting of National Guard troops in DC in the Light. War is not the answer at home or abroad. We need more healing, justice, and peacebuilding, not more troops and collective punishment. #lovethyneighbor @quakerlobby.bsky.social
"On Tyranny" author Timothy Snyder: "I think we can come out on the other side of this and everything's going to be much better..."
But only if people in power step up and embrace "the virtue of courage" to meet the threats of this moment.
But only if people in power step up and embrace "the virtue of courage" to meet the threats of this moment.
Annual Meeting 2025: We're Still Speaking Truth to Power!
In November 2025, we gathered virtually from all across the US to strategize and get inspired as we work to build the world we seek. Hear more about our work at fcnl.org/AnnualMeeting2025
buff.ly
November 26, 2025 at 5:44 PM
"On Tyranny" author Timothy Snyder: "I think we can come out on the other side of this and everything's going to be much better..."
But only if people in power step up and embrace "the virtue of courage" to meet the threats of this moment.
But only if people in power step up and embrace "the virtue of courage" to meet the threats of this moment.
⏳ Only have five minutes between turkey basting this week? That’s enough to make a difference.
Every call, every email, every action helps move us closer to a more peaceful & just world.
➡️ buff.ly/WSHXVO8
Every call, every email, every action helps move us closer to a more peaceful & just world.
➡️ buff.ly/WSHXVO8
November 26, 2025 at 2:27 PM
⏳ Only have five minutes between turkey basting this week? That’s enough to make a difference.
Every call, every email, every action helps move us closer to a more peaceful & just world.
➡️ buff.ly/WSHXVO8
Every call, every email, every action helps move us closer to a more peaceful & just world.
➡️ buff.ly/WSHXVO8
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November 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
"We need to continue building an engaged and active movement of people who speak up, push back and advocate to rein in the Trump administration’s authoritarian takeover."
@bridgetmoixfcnl.bsky.social on the critical importance of grassroots civic engagement in this moment. ⬇️
@bridgetmoixfcnl.bsky.social on the critical importance of grassroots civic engagement in this moment. ⬇️
‘Seven million people have taken to the streets to stand up for democracy’
CIVICUS discusses US civil society action under the second Trump administration with Bridget Moix, General Secretary of the Friends Committee on National Legislation, the oldest faith-based lobbying…
lens.civicus.org
November 25, 2025 at 8:14 PM
"We need to continue building an engaged and active movement of people who speak up, push back and advocate to rein in the Trump administration’s authoritarian takeover."
@bridgetmoixfcnl.bsky.social on the critical importance of grassroots civic engagement in this moment. ⬇️
@bridgetmoixfcnl.bsky.social on the critical importance of grassroots civic engagement in this moment. ⬇️
🚨 Despite the ceasefire in Gaza, the Israeli gov's bombing and aid restrictions have not stopped.
With winter approaching, U.S. officials need to step up and demand an enduring end to the killing and full aid acess now.
With winter approaching, U.S. officials need to step up and demand an enduring end to the killing and full aid acess now.
Hobbled by obstruction and uncertainty: Gaza’s post-ceasefire aid response
Palestinians still face extreme deprivation as Israel continues to restrict humanitarian activities amid international jockeying over the future.
buff.ly
November 25, 2025 at 5:25 PM
🚨 Despite the ceasefire in Gaza, the Israeli gov's bombing and aid restrictions have not stopped.
With winter approaching, U.S. officials need to step up and demand an enduring end to the killing and full aid acess now.
With winter approaching, U.S. officials need to step up and demand an enduring end to the killing and full aid acess now.
📣 Congress needs to send a clear message to Pres.Trump:
No war on Venezeula. No more murder on the high seas!
No war on Venezeula. No more murder on the high seas!
November 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
📣 Congress needs to send a clear message to Pres.Trump:
No war on Venezeula. No more murder on the high seas!
No war on Venezeula. No more murder on the high seas!
Listen: Veterans and citizens across the country strongly oppose President Trump's abuse of military force, both at home and abroad. ⬇️
Fear is contagious, but so is courage. I remain steadfast in my oath to the Constitution and am grateful to those across the nation who stand with us. Don't give up the ship.
November 24, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Listen: Veterans and citizens across the country strongly oppose President Trump's abuse of military force, both at home and abroad. ⬇️
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More than one month after the ceasefire in Gaza, restrictions on humanitarian aid continue. As winter approaches, time is running out--aid must be let in. www.thenewhumanitarian.org/feature/2025...
Hobbled by obstruction and uncertainty: Gaza’s post-ceasefire aid response
Hobbled by obstruction and uncertainty: Gaza’s post-ceasefire aid response - The New Humanitarian puts quality, independent journalism at the service of the millions of people affected by humanitarian crises around the world
www.thenewhumanitarian.org
November 24, 2025 at 6:47 PM
More than one month after the ceasefire in Gaza, restrictions on humanitarian aid continue. As winter approaches, time is running out--aid must be let in. www.thenewhumanitarian.org/feature/2025...
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The human toll of the Trump admin.'s aid cuts "is appalling and will continue to grow. But these losses will be harder to see than those of war."
"We cannot let the people affected ... go unseen. And we cannot let the consequences go unaccounted for."
"We cannot let the people affected ... go unseen. And we cannot let the consequences go unaccounted for."
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
www.newyorker.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The human toll of the Trump admin.'s aid cuts "is appalling and will continue to grow. But these losses will be harder to see than those of war."
"We cannot let the people affected ... go unseen. And we cannot let the consequences go unaccounted for."
"We cannot let the people affected ... go unseen. And we cannot let the consequences go unaccounted for."
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'We need to continue building an engaged & active movement of people who speak up, push back & advocate to rein in the Trump administration’s authoritarian takeover.
- Bridget Moix of @@fcnl.bsky.social on US civil society action under Trumps presidency
🔗web.civicus.org/Bridget-Moix #CIVICUSLens
- Bridget Moix of @@fcnl.bsky.social on US civil society action under Trumps presidency
🔗web.civicus.org/Bridget-Moix #CIVICUSLens
November 19, 2025 at 9:35 PM
'We need to continue building an engaged & active movement of people who speak up, push back & advocate to rein in the Trump administration’s authoritarian takeover.
- Bridget Moix of @@fcnl.bsky.social on US civil society action under Trumps presidency
🔗web.civicus.org/Bridget-Moix #CIVICUSLens
- Bridget Moix of @@fcnl.bsky.social on US civil society action under Trumps presidency
🔗web.civicus.org/Bridget-Moix #CIVICUSLens
“We Need to Be Heard”: Indigenous Amazon Defender Alessandra Korap Munduruku on COP30 Protest
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“We Need to Be Heard”: Indigenous Amazon Defender Alessandra Korap Munduruku on COP30
Thousands of Amazonian land defenders, both Indigenous peoples and their allies, have traveled to the COP30 U.N. climate conference in Belém, Brazil. On Friday night, an Indigenous-led march arrived a...
www.democracynow.org
November 24, 2025 at 6:09 PM
“We Need to Be Heard”: Indigenous Amazon Defender Alessandra Korap Munduruku on COP30 Protest
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This holiday season, we are thankful for access to quality health coverage and the enhanced premium tax credits that make that coverage affordable for the 20 million+ individuals and families that rely on it.
November 24, 2025 at 4:26 PM
This holiday season, we are thankful for access to quality health coverage and the enhanced premium tax credits that make that coverage affordable for the 20 million+ individuals and families that rely on it.
NEW: Americans overwhelmingly oppose attacking Venezuela
• 70% oppose military action
• 75% say Trump must get prior congressional approval, including most Republicans
• 63% say attacks would not change—or even increase—the flow of drugs into the United States
www.cbsnews.com/news/poll-ve...
• 70% oppose military action
• 75% say Trump must get prior congressional approval, including most Republicans
• 63% say attacks would not change—or even increase—the flow of drugs into the United States
www.cbsnews.com/news/poll-ve...
CBS News poll finds most would oppose U.S. military action in Venezuela, say Trump hasn't explained
Those prioritizing economy say Trump is not spending enough time on it, as ratings of economy, his handling of inflation slip.
www.cbsnews.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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NEW: Americans overwhelmingly oppose attacking Venezuela
• 70% oppose military action
• 75% say Trump must get prior congressional approval, including most Republicans
• 63% say attacks would not change—or even increase—the flow of drugs into the United States
www.cbsnews.com/news/poll-ve...
• 70% oppose military action
• 75% say Trump must get prior congressional approval, including most Republicans
• 63% say attacks would not change—or even increase—the flow of drugs into the United States
www.cbsnews.com/news/poll-ve...
CBS News poll finds most would oppose U.S. military action in Venezuela, say Trump hasn't explained
Those prioritizing economy say Trump is not spending enough time on it, as ratings of economy, his handling of inflation slip.
www.cbsnews.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
NEW: Americans overwhelmingly oppose attacking Venezuela
• 70% oppose military action
• 75% say Trump must get prior congressional approval, including most Republicans
• 63% say attacks would not change—or even increase—the flow of drugs into the United States
www.cbsnews.com/news/poll-ve...
• 70% oppose military action
• 75% say Trump must get prior congressional approval, including most Republicans
• 63% say attacks would not change—or even increase—the flow of drugs into the United States
www.cbsnews.com/news/poll-ve...
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Fear is contagious, but so is courage. I remain steadfast in my oath to the Constitution and am grateful to those across the nation who stand with us. Don't give up the ship.
November 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Fear is contagious, but so is courage. I remain steadfast in my oath to the Constitution and am grateful to those across the nation who stand with us. Don't give up the ship.
The human toll of the Trump admin.'s aid cuts "is appalling and will continue to grow. But these losses will be harder to see than those of war."
"We cannot let the people affected ... go unseen. And we cannot let the consequences go unaccounted for."
"We cannot let the people affected ... go unseen. And we cannot let the consequences go unaccounted for."
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
www.newyorker.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM
The human toll of the Trump admin.'s aid cuts "is appalling and will continue to grow. But these losses will be harder to see than those of war."
"We cannot let the people affected ... go unseen. And we cannot let the consequences go unaccounted for."
"We cannot let the people affected ... go unseen. And we cannot let the consequences go unaccounted for."
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The White House is ready for war with Venezuela, but the majority of Americans are unenthusiastic.
Only Congress can intervene by asserting its war powers, writes @cathylutz.bsky.social and @lutzfernandez.bsky.social.
responsiblestatecraft.org/trump-war-ve...
Only Congress can intervene by asserting its war powers, writes @cathylutz.bsky.social and @lutzfernandez.bsky.social.
responsiblestatecraft.org/trump-war-ve...
Ask Americans — they don't want a war on Venezuela
Reports say the president is preparing to attack, as lawmakers ignore their constituents and refuse to stand in the way
responsiblestatecraft.org
November 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The White House is ready for war with Venezuela, but the majority of Americans are unenthusiastic.
Only Congress can intervene by asserting its war powers, writes @cathylutz.bsky.social and @lutzfernandez.bsky.social.
responsiblestatecraft.org/trump-war-ve...
Only Congress can intervene by asserting its war powers, writes @cathylutz.bsky.social and @lutzfernandez.bsky.social.
responsiblestatecraft.org/trump-war-ve...
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At a time when solar and wind are the cheapest forms of new energy in the world, Trump wants to open a BILLION acres of US water to oil drilling.
Why? To line the pockets of his fossil fuel billionaire friends.
The rest of the world moves forward, we get left behind.
Why? To line the pockets of his fossil fuel billionaire friends.
The rest of the world moves forward, we get left behind.
Breaking News: President Trump plans to open 1.3 billion acres of U.S. waters to drilling. It is one of Trump’s most significant steps yet to increase the production of fossil fuels, as dozens of countries have been calling for a phaseout of oil, gas and coal.
Trump Plans to Open More Than a Billion Acres of U.S. Waters to Drilling
The plan from the Interior Department is one of the president’s most significant steps yet to increase domestic fossil fuel production.
nyti.ms
November 21, 2025 at 6:29 PM
At a time when solar and wind are the cheapest forms of new energy in the world, Trump wants to open a BILLION acres of US water to oil drilling.
Why? To line the pockets of his fossil fuel billionaire friends.
The rest of the world moves forward, we get left behind.
Why? To line the pockets of his fossil fuel billionaire friends.
The rest of the world moves forward, we get left behind.
↗️Pressure is growing on the #UAE to stop arming the genocidal violence in #Sudan.
Thank you to @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social, @beyer.house.gov, @repyassansari.bsky.social, and @tokuda.house.gov for signing on to the House bill this week!
Thank you to @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social, @beyer.house.gov, @repyassansari.bsky.social, and @tokuda.house.gov for signing on to the House bill this week!
November 21, 2025 at 7:51 PM
↗️Pressure is growing on the #UAE to stop arming the genocidal violence in #Sudan.
Thank you to @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social, @beyer.house.gov, @repyassansari.bsky.social, and @tokuda.house.gov for signing on to the House bill this week!
Thank you to @joaquincastrotx.bsky.social, @beyer.house.gov, @repyassansari.bsky.social, and @tokuda.house.gov for signing on to the House bill this week!
Good news: “A majority of the world’s countries—99 states—have now signed, ratified, or acceded to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.” 👏
Nuclear Ban Treaty Crosses Majority Threshold
Via Arms Control Today by Scoville Fellow ’25 Lipi Shetty @armscontrolnow.bsky.social. www.armscontrol.org/act/2025-11/...
Via Arms Control Today by Scoville Fellow ’25 Lipi Shetty @armscontrolnow.bsky.social. www.armscontrol.org/act/2025-11/...
Nuclear Ban Treaty Crosses Majority Threshold | Arms Control Association
www.armscontrol.org
November 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Good news: “A majority of the world’s countries—99 states—have now signed, ratified, or acceded to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.” 👏
"I felt anguish that the Trump administration could be so callous in ordering these attacks, seemingly treating people’s lives as play pieces rather than as real people who are made in the image of God."
People "with families and rights under international law."
@revadamtaylor.bsky.social
People "with families and rights under international law."
@revadamtaylor.bsky.social
The Cost of Staying Quiet When Murder Becomes Foreign Policy
If every life bears God's image, why are we watching Venezuela in silence?
www.sojo.net
November 21, 2025 at 5:34 PM
"I felt anguish that the Trump administration could be so callous in ordering these attacks, seemingly treating people’s lives as play pieces rather than as real people who are made in the image of God."
People "with families and rights under international law."
@revadamtaylor.bsky.social
People "with families and rights under international law."
@revadamtaylor.bsky.social
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Blowing up boats off the coast of Venezuela with alleged drug smugglers is deeply immoral and illegal. My thoughts on why we must denounce these murders and restrain the grave misuse and abuse of presidential power www.sojo.net/articles/opi...
The Cost of Staying Quiet When Murder Becomes Foreign Policy
If every life bears God's image, why are we watching Venezuela in silence?
www.sojo.net
November 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Blowing up boats off the coast of Venezuela with alleged drug smugglers is deeply immoral and illegal. My thoughts on why we must denounce these murders and restrain the grave misuse and abuse of presidential power www.sojo.net/articles/opi...
Thank you @vanhollen.senate.gov for calling up legislation today to hold the UAE accountable for enabling the genocidal violence in #Sudan.
The U.S. must cut off all arms sales until the UAE's support for the RSF ends.
The U.S. must cut off all arms sales until the UAE's support for the RSF ends.
Van Hollen Calls Up Bill to End Arms Sales to UAE Until They Cease RSF Support in Sudan Civil War
YouTube video by Senator Chris Van Hollen
www.youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Thank you @vanhollen.senate.gov for calling up legislation today to hold the UAE accountable for enabling the genocidal violence in #Sudan.
The U.S. must cut off all arms sales until the UAE's support for the RSF ends.
The U.S. must cut off all arms sales until the UAE's support for the RSF ends.