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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 4d

“Many families in my area are afraid to send their kids to school because ICE is staking out our bus stops."

No parent should have to feel afraid when they pick their child up from school. Congress must rein in ICE's inhumane assaults on our communities.

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January 20, 2026 at 10:48 PM

World Halal Union

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While international media continues to talk...
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January 20, 2026 at 9:15 AM

joevolk.bsky.social

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FCNL General Secretary Bridget Moix on real world power in Religion News article: religionnews.com/2026/01/14/v...

Violence is not the greatest force in the 'real world.' People of faith know this.

(RNS) — In the U.S., militarism pervades our politics, economy, society and culture. That’s a choice — not a destiny.

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January 15, 2026 at 11:49 PM

FCNL

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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 9d

Last night's 50-50 Senate vote that blocked the passage of the Venezuela War Powers Resolution is deeply disappointing.

Yet as Sen. Kaine explains, this effort made clear that Pres. Trump does NOT have the support of Congress & the American people to launch a war.

Let's keep up the pressure! 👏

Senator Tim Kaine @kaine.senate.gov · 10d

My statement slamming Republicans’ procedural motion to sidestep my War Powers Resolution to block the use of the U.S. Armed Forces to engage in hostilities within or against Venezuela unless authorized by Congress:

January 15, 2026 at 4:05 PM

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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 11d

“Renee was a Christian who knew that all religions teach the same essential truth: we are here to love each other, care for each other, and keep each other safe and whole.”

#LoveThyNeighbor

'We had whistles. They had guns,' says wife of Minnesota woman killed by ICE agent

The wife of Renee Good, the woman shot and killed in her car by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis, says the couple had stopped to support their neighbors on the day of the shooting and descri...

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January 14, 2026 at 9:07 PM

Susetoo

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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 11d

“Renee was a Christian who knew that all religions teach the same essential truth: we are here to love each other, care for each other, and keep each other safe and whole.”

#LoveThyNeighbor

'We had whistles. They had guns,' says wife of Minnesota woman killed by ICE agent

The wife of Renee Good, the woman shot and killed in her car by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis, says the couple had stopped to support their neighbors on the day of the shooting and descri...

www.pbs.org

January 14, 2026 at 9:06 PM

World Halal Union

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The phrase "the end of the world as we know...
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January 13, 2026 at 9:05 AM

brenda-bailey-86.bsky.social

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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."

FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 12d

As the infamous Guantanamo Bay detention center enters its 25th year, its legacy of torture and human rights violation endures.

We joined 100+ partners to once again demand its permanent closure, and an end to the Trump administration's shameful detention of migrants there. ⬇️ #CloseGuantanamo

Coalition Letter Calling for Closure of Prison at Guantánamo Bay | Friends Committee On National Legislation

FCNL steadfastly calls for the closure of the American military prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, which enters its 25th year in operation this week. On January 9, we joined with over 100 civil society o...

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January 12, 2026 at 5:17 PM

portlandlew.bsky.social

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I just donated to @fcnl to support peace, justice, and an earth restored. Would you join me? act.fcnl.org/donate/suppo...

Give to FCNL

Help us lobby Congress for a more peaceful world this year.

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January 11, 2026 at 7:33 AM

Seksi

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Tools for contacting your Senators before the upcoming vote on Venezuela, from the Quakers (FCNL)

www.fcnl.org/updates/2026...

Quaker Lobby Condemns Kidnapping of Venezuela President and Violation of Venezuela’s Sovereignty | Friends Committee On National Legislation

Washington, D.C. – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) strongly condemns the U.S. government’s attack on Venezuela and kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flore...

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January 6, 2026 at 10:50 PM

World Halal Union

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As humanity, we continue to pay the great price..
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January 6, 2026 at 9:17 AM

joevolk.bsky.social

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FCNL Statement on the illegal US assault on Venezuela and kidnapping of Maduro: www.fcnl.org/updates/2026...

Quaker Lobby Condemns Kidnapping of Venezuela President and Violation of Venezuela’s Sovereignty | Friends Committee On National Legislation

Washington, D.C. – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) strongly condemns the U.S. government’s attack on Venezuela and kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flore...

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January 4, 2026 at 10:24 PM

Eddie Reyes

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If you're wondering how POTUS is able to overtly kidnap a foreign leader and destabilize a country (rather than the covert operations the CIA used to run), this is a pretty good description of the powers & legislation involved. The FCNL is a Quaker-affiliated organization.

www.fcnl.org/warpowers

The President’s War Powers | Friends Committee On National Legislation

For nearly two decades, the United States has relied on two congressional war authorizations to serve as the legal basis for military operations against suspected terrorist groups abroad. The Constitu...

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January 4, 2026 at 10:17 PM

Dale Martin, Cartoonist

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This FCNL form makes it super simple to contact your Senators & Rep about this!

FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 20d

📣 Take a few minutes to add your voice!

FCNL.org/NoWarWithVenezuela

Tell Congress: No War with Venezuela!

President Trump attacked Venezuela and kidnapped its president and his wife, saying the U.S. will now “run” the country. This is an act of war and an enormous violation of both international and domes...

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January 4, 2026 at 7:59 PM

Lillian Lee

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I just donated to @fcnl to support peace, justice, and an earth restored. Would you join me? Let's support those organizations advocating for peace act.fcnl.org/donate/suppo...

Give to FCNL

Help us lobby Congress for a more peaceful world this year.

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January 4, 2026 at 1:41 AM

Betsy Cazden

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Call! Or write! @FCNL has a helpful widget (sample message you can/should edit) up on their website:
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January 3, 2026 at 11:33 PM

FCNL

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FCNL strongly condemns the U.S. government’s illegal attack on Venezuela and kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.

Congress must reassert its war authority and stop the Trump administration’s reckless war-making. #WarIsNotTheAnswer