FCNL
@fcnl.bsky.social
The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL). A nonpartisan Quaker lobby in the public interest working for peace and justice for 80+ years.
www.fcnl.org
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A year ago today, Quakers around the country sued the Trump admin. to stop ICE raids in houses of worship.
The case remains ongoing, and our call remains the same:
📣Congress must rein in ICE + protect sacred community spaces where everyone deserves to feel safe.
The case remains ongoing, and our call remains the same:
📣Congress must rein in ICE + protect sacred community spaces where everyone deserves to feel safe.
January 27, 2026 at 8:49 PM
A year ago today, Quakers around the country sued the Trump admin. to stop ICE raids in houses of worship.
The case remains ongoing, and our call remains the same:
📣Congress must rein in ICE + protect sacred community spaces where everyone deserves to feel safe.
The case remains ongoing, and our call remains the same:
📣Congress must rein in ICE + protect sacred community spaces where everyone deserves to feel safe.
Minnesotans are showing all of us the way right now.
We stand in solidarity with all those around the country facing violence and fear with love and courage. 💙🙌
#LoveThyNeighbor
We stand in solidarity with all those around the country facing violence and fear with love and courage. 💙🙌
#LoveThyNeighbor
January 27, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Minnesotans are showing all of us the way right now.
We stand in solidarity with all those around the country facing violence and fear with love and courage. 💙🙌
#LoveThyNeighbor
We stand in solidarity with all those around the country facing violence and fear with love and courage. 💙🙌
#LoveThyNeighbor
The horrific violence that ICE + CBP have carried out in our communities isn’t just a policy issue.
It is a grave moral failure that our nation must reckon with.
It is a grave moral failure that our nation must reckon with.
January 26, 2026 at 10:55 PM
The horrific violence that ICE + CBP have carried out in our communities isn’t just a policy issue.
It is a grave moral failure that our nation must reckon with.
It is a grave moral failure that our nation must reckon with.
Pres. Trump’s "Board of Peace" is a deeply flawed, unserious, and harmful initiative.
Real, enduring peace is built in local communities -- not by decree of the powerful.
Real, enduring peace is built in local communities -- not by decree of the powerful.
January 24, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Pres. Trump’s "Board of Peace" is a deeply flawed, unserious, and harmful initiative.
Real, enduring peace is built in local communities -- not by decree of the powerful.
Real, enduring peace is built in local communities -- not by decree of the powerful.
As @unrwausa.bsky.social warns, these actions "directly contradict" the ICJ's rulings affirming Israel’s obligation "to facilitate—not obstruct—humanitarian assistance and UN operations in the occupied territory."
The U.S. must hold the Israeli gov. accountable.⬇️
The U.S. must hold the Israeli gov. accountable.⬇️
January 21, 2026 at 10:41 PM
As @unrwausa.bsky.social warns, these actions "directly contradict" the ICJ's rulings affirming Israel’s obligation "to facilitate—not obstruct—humanitarian assistance and UN operations in the occupied territory."
The U.S. must hold the Israeli gov. accountable.⬇️
The U.S. must hold the Israeli gov. accountable.⬇️
A year after the Trump admin. began dismantling USAID, the human costs have been staggering and devastating.
"While we cannot recover the lives lost, we are not powerless to change our path forward." @bridgetmoixfcnl.bsky.social
"While we cannot recover the lives lost, we are not powerless to change our path forward." @bridgetmoixfcnl.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 6:48 PM
A year after the Trump admin. began dismantling USAID, the human costs have been staggering and devastating.
"While we cannot recover the lives lost, we are not powerless to change our path forward." @bridgetmoixfcnl.bsky.social
"While we cannot recover the lives lost, we are not powerless to change our path forward." @bridgetmoixfcnl.bsky.social
“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.
www.reuters.com/world/us/whi...
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.
www.reuters.com/world/us/whi...
January 20, 2026 at 10:44 PM
“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.
www.reuters.com/world/us/whi...
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.
www.reuters.com/world/us/whi...
"Our only hope today lies in our ability to recapture the revolutionary spirit and go out into a sometimes hostile world, declaring eternal opposition to poverty, racism and militarism." #MLKDay
January 19, 2026 at 1:01 PM
"Our only hope today lies in our ability to recapture the revolutionary spirit and go out into a sometimes hostile world, declaring eternal opposition to poverty, racism and militarism." #MLKDay
More on what you need to know about the Insurrection Act, and the threat this move would pose both to our communities and democracy. ⬇️
🔗 www.fcnl.org/updates/2025...
🔗 www.fcnl.org/updates/2025...
January 15, 2026 at 7:26 PM
More on what you need to know about the Insurrection Act, and the threat this move would pose both to our communities and democracy. ⬇️
🔗 www.fcnl.org/updates/2025...
🔗 www.fcnl.org/updates/2025...
It was so great to come together with friends, partners, and congressional leaders last night to celebrate the repeal of the 2002 Iraq war authorization!
A historic milestone toward ending the era endless wars! ✅👏
A historic milestone toward ending the era endless wars! ✅👏
January 14, 2026 at 6:50 PM
It was so great to come together with friends, partners, and congressional leaders last night to celebrate the repeal of the 2002 Iraq war authorization!
A historic milestone toward ending the era endless wars! ✅👏
A historic milestone toward ending the era endless wars! ✅👏
🚨The Senate is expected to vote again tomorrow on passage of War Powers Resolution to block further unauthorized strikes on Venezuela.
With Senators facing intense pressure from the Trump admin, it’s crucial they hear loud and clear from their constituents! ⬇️
With Senators facing intense pressure from the Trump admin, it’s crucial they hear loud and clear from their constituents! ⬇️
January 13, 2026 at 10:05 PM
🚨The Senate is expected to vote again tomorrow on passage of War Powers Resolution to block further unauthorized strikes on Venezuela.
With Senators facing intense pressure from the Trump admin, it’s crucial they hear loud and clear from their constituents! ⬇️
With Senators facing intense pressure from the Trump admin, it’s crucial they hear loud and clear from their constituents! ⬇️
Members of Congress must call for restraint and pass a War Powers Resolution to block Pres. Trump from launching authorized military strikes. #WarIsNotTheAnswer
January 12, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Members of Congress must call for restraint and pass a War Powers Resolution to block Pres. Trump from launching authorized military strikes. #WarIsNotTheAnswer
Our gov. must also address the role that U.S. sanctions have played in causing suffering & hardship in Iran.
The U.S. can & must take steps to ensure the flow of humanitarian goods like food and life-saving medicine that the Iranian people need & deserve.
www.fcnl.org/updates/2023...
The U.S. can & must take steps to ensure the flow of humanitarian goods like food and life-saving medicine that the Iranian people need & deserve.
www.fcnl.org/updates/2023...
January 12, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Our gov. must also address the role that U.S. sanctions have played in causing suffering & hardship in Iran.
The U.S. can & must take steps to ensure the flow of humanitarian goods like food and life-saving medicine that the Iranian people need & deserve.
www.fcnl.org/updates/2023...
The U.S. can & must take steps to ensure the flow of humanitarian goods like food and life-saving medicine that the Iranian people need & deserve.
www.fcnl.org/updates/2023...
🚨 Did you hear the big news about today's Senate war powers vote on Venezuela?
@bridgetmoixfcnl.bsky.social breaks down what to know about this hopeful step forward, and where we go from here. 👇
@bridgetmoixfcnl.bsky.social breaks down what to know about this hopeful step forward, and where we go from here. 👇
January 8, 2026 at 10:10 PM
🚨 Did you hear the big news about today's Senate war powers vote on Venezuela?
@bridgetmoixfcnl.bsky.social breaks down what to know about this hopeful step forward, and where we go from here. 👇
@bridgetmoixfcnl.bsky.social breaks down what to know about this hopeful step forward, and where we go from here. 👇
Today, Pres. Trump called to dramatically surge our already obscene budget for war.
Meanwhile, the admin. announced that the U.S. is withdrawing from 66 international organizations dedicated to global health, the climate, education, & more.
🚨This is a deeply alarming path.
Meanwhile, the admin. announced that the U.S. is withdrawing from 66 international organizations dedicated to global health, the climate, education, & more.
🚨This is a deeply alarming path.
January 8, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Today, Pres. Trump called to dramatically surge our already obscene budget for war.
Meanwhile, the admin. announced that the U.S. is withdrawing from 66 international organizations dedicated to global health, the climate, education, & more.
🚨This is a deeply alarming path.
Meanwhile, the admin. announced that the U.S. is withdrawing from 66 international organizations dedicated to global health, the climate, education, & more.
🚨This is a deeply alarming path.
Let's make sure our members of Congress hear loud and clear that their constituents do not want a costly, unjust war on Venezuela.
Tell Congress: Rein in Trump's lawless abuse of military force!
🔗Action resource: fcnl.quorum.us/campaign/152...
Tell Congress: Rein in Trump's lawless abuse of military force!
🔗Action resource: fcnl.quorum.us/campaign/152...
January 8, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Let's make sure our members of Congress hear loud and clear that their constituents do not want a costly, unjust war on Venezuela.
Tell Congress: Rein in Trump's lawless abuse of military force!
🔗Action resource: fcnl.quorum.us/campaign/152...
Tell Congress: Rein in Trump's lawless abuse of military force!
🔗Action resource: fcnl.quorum.us/campaign/152...
“As ICE attacks our neighbors across America, it is an attack on us all.”
@mayor.nyc.gov
#LoveThyNeighbor #Solidarity
@mayor.nyc.gov
#LoveThyNeighbor #Solidarity
January 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM
“As ICE attacks our neighbors across America, it is an attack on us all.”
@mayor.nyc.gov
#LoveThyNeighbor #Solidarity
@mayor.nyc.gov
#LoveThyNeighbor #Solidarity
War is not the answer in Venezuela. In Colombia. In Mexico. In Cuba. In Iran. In Nigeria. In Somalia.
War is not the answer. Period.
War is not the answer. Period.
January 7, 2026 at 6:48 PM
War is not the answer in Venezuela. In Colombia. In Mexico. In Cuba. In Iran. In Nigeria. In Somalia.
War is not the answer. Period.
War is not the answer. Period.
Plus: Tune in this evening at 5 pm for an interfaith concert, featuring music from Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Sikh, Baha'i and Christian faiths.
Let's reclaim January 6 each year as a day of hope, light and unity. 🙏🎶
Livestream link: www.youtube.com/@faithinpeac...
Let's reclaim January 6 each year as a day of hope, light and unity. 🙏🎶
Livestream link: www.youtube.com/@faithinpeac...
January 6, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Plus: Tune in this evening at 5 pm for an interfaith concert, featuring music from Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Sikh, Baha'i and Christian faiths.
Let's reclaim January 6 each year as a day of hope, light and unity. 🙏🎶
Livestream link: www.youtube.com/@faithinpeac...
Let's reclaim January 6 each year as a day of hope, light and unity. 🙏🎶
Livestream link: www.youtube.com/@faithinpeac...
In this critical moment, how can people of faith stand up for democracy in 2026?
Join us tonight from 7-8 pm ET for the 5th Annual Interfaith event, "Faith in Democracy: Facing the Challenges of 2026.’’
franciscanactionnetwork.salsalabs.org/democracy202...
Join us tonight from 7-8 pm ET for the 5th Annual Interfaith event, "Faith in Democracy: Facing the Challenges of 2026.’’
franciscanactionnetwork.salsalabs.org/democracy202...
January 6, 2026 at 6:54 PM
In this critical moment, how can people of faith stand up for democracy in 2026?
Join us tonight from 7-8 pm ET for the 5th Annual Interfaith event, "Faith in Democracy: Facing the Challenges of 2026.’’
franciscanactionnetwork.salsalabs.org/democracy202...
Join us tonight from 7-8 pm ET for the 5th Annual Interfaith event, "Faith in Democracy: Facing the Challenges of 2026.’’
franciscanactionnetwork.salsalabs.org/democracy202...
The Constitution is clear. Congress has the SOLE power to decide if our country goes to war.
Our lawmakers have a responsibility to uphold the rule of law + stop President Trump from launching a disastrous and unjust war against Venezuela. 👇
Our lawmakers have a responsibility to uphold the rule of law + stop President Trump from launching a disastrous and unjust war against Venezuela. 👇
January 6, 2026 at 4:07 PM
The Constitution is clear. Congress has the SOLE power to decide if our country goes to war.
Our lawmakers have a responsibility to uphold the rule of law + stop President Trump from launching a disastrous and unjust war against Venezuela. 👇
Our lawmakers have a responsibility to uphold the rule of law + stop President Trump from launching a disastrous and unjust war against Venezuela. 👇
🕊️Our representatives in Congress need to hear from us loud and clear.
January 5, 2026 at 2:24 PM
🕊️Our representatives in Congress need to hear from us loud and clear.
🚨Action resource!
Our representatives in Congress need to hear OVERWHELMING opposition from their constituents to President Trump’s violent regime change war on Venezuela.
Tell Congress: War is not the answer! ⬇️
Our representatives in Congress need to hear OVERWHELMING opposition from their constituents to President Trump’s violent regime change war on Venezuela.
Tell Congress: War is not the answer! ⬇️
January 4, 2026 at 5:37 PM
🚨Action resource!
Our representatives in Congress need to hear OVERWHELMING opposition from their constituents to President Trump’s violent regime change war on Venezuela.
Tell Congress: War is not the answer! ⬇️
Our representatives in Congress need to hear OVERWHELMING opposition from their constituents to President Trump’s violent regime change war on Venezuela.
Tell Congress: War is not the answer! ⬇️
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
Congress must reassert its war authority and stop the Trump administration’s reckless war-making. #WarIsNotTheAnswer
January 3, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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
Congress must reassert its war authority and stop the Trump administration’s reckless war-making. #WarIsNotTheAnswer
A grounding reflection for the New Year:
We're not just against war, injustice, and poverty. We're FOR peace, justice, and a society where all can thrive.
We're not just against war, injustice, and poverty. We're FOR peace, justice, and a society where all can thrive.
December 31, 2025 at 3:58 PM
A grounding reflection for the New Year:
We're not just against war, injustice, and poverty. We're FOR peace, justice, and a society where all can thrive.
We're not just against war, injustice, and poverty. We're FOR peace, justice, and a society where all can thrive.