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The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL). A nonpartisan Quaker lobby in the public interest working for 80+ years for peace and justice.
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“None of the legal criteria have been met.”
FCNL's @hbrandon-smith.bsky.social and other experts break down how Pres. Trump is usurping Congress's war powers to carry out his illegal killing campaign in Latin America:
FCNL's @hbrandon-smith.bsky.social and other experts break down how Pres. Trump is usurping Congress's war powers to carry out his illegal killing campaign in Latin America:
“Weaponizing Grief”—Experts Weigh In on Trump’s Continuing Boat Strikes
With the known death toll now at 67, the strikes are illegal, trample on basic human rights, and threaten further violent escalation.
filtermag.org
November 10, 2025 at 9:54 PM
“None of the legal criteria have been met.”
FCNL's @hbrandon-smith.bsky.social and other experts break down how Pres. Trump is usurping Congress's war powers to carry out his illegal killing campaign in Latin America:
FCNL's @hbrandon-smith.bsky.social and other experts break down how Pres. Trump is usurping Congress's war powers to carry out his illegal killing campaign in Latin America:
In the wealthiest country in the world, no child should have to hungry. Period.
This is a moral failure. We can and must create a society that honors the dignity of all people.
This is a moral failure. We can and must create a society that honors the dignity of all people.
USDA hasn’t released its data for 2024 yet, but the number of people experiencing food insecurity almost certainly increased again.
And will increase yet again in 2025, which is why Trump canceled the food security reports after this year.
www.stephensemler.com/p/a-couple-c...
And will increase yet again in 2025, which is why Trump canceled the food security reports after this year.
www.stephensemler.com/p/a-couple-c...
November 10, 2025 at 5:50 PM
In the wealthiest country in the world, no child should have to hungry. Period.
This is a moral failure. We can and must create a society that honors the dignity of all people.
This is a moral failure. We can and must create a society that honors the dignity of all people.
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Local leaders agree: Military troops and armed federal agents don’t make our communities safer.
What does is funding programs that address the root causes of violence and ensuring police are accountable to the people they serve.
What does is funding programs that address the root causes of violence and ensuring police are accountable to the people they serve.
Trump Says Federal Deployments Make Cities Safer. Local Officials Disagree.
In Chicago, Memphis and elsewhere, residents allege a surge of federal agents and military troops is making it harder to police and prosecute crime.
www.themarshallproject.org
November 9, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Local leaders agree: Military troops and armed federal agents don’t make our communities safer.
What does is funding programs that address the root causes of violence and ensuring police are accountable to the people they serve.
What does is funding programs that address the root causes of violence and ensuring police are accountable to the people they serve.
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Injustice thrives when we look away.
Solidarity and community are antidotes to despair.
Solidarity and community are antidotes to despair.
November 9, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Injustice thrives when we look away.
Solidarity and community are antidotes to despair.
Solidarity and community are antidotes to despair.
Trump’s Refugee Policy ‘Is Slamming the Door on Persecuted Christians’
Trump’s Refugee Policy ‘Is Slamming the Door on Persecuted Christians’ - Christianity Today
Faith organizations hope the Trump administration will reverse course after the announcement of a historically low refugee ceiling.
buff.ly
November 9, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Trump’s Refugee Policy ‘Is Slamming the Door on Persecuted Christians’
Over 90% of Congress identifies as Christian - a faith tradition that teaches us to love our neighbors, care for the poor, welcome the stranger, and pursue peace.
Where is the courage of conscience in Congress?
Where is the courage of conscience in Congress?
Where is the courage of conscience in Congress?
(RNS) — Over 90% of Congress identifies as Christian, a faith tradition that teaches us to love our neighbors, care for the poor, help those in need, welcome the stranger and pursue peace.
buff.ly
November 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Over 90% of Congress identifies as Christian - a faith tradition that teaches us to love our neighbors, care for the poor, welcome the stranger, and pursue peace.
Where is the courage of conscience in Congress?
Where is the courage of conscience in Congress?
Injustice thrives when we look away.
Solidarity and community are antidotes to despair.
Solidarity and community are antidotes to despair.
November 9, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Injustice thrives when we look away.
Solidarity and community are antidotes to despair.
Solidarity and community are antidotes to despair.
After this week's narrow war powers vote, we must continue building pressure to send a clear message to Congress and the Trump administration:
No war with Venezuela. And no more murder on the high seas!
No war with Venezuela. And no more murder on the high seas!
This Week in the World: What to know about the Venezuela War Powers Resolution Vote | Friends Committee On National Legislation
Last night, the Senate narrowly failed to pass a War Powers Resolution to block President Trump from launching an unauthorized war against Venezuela.
buff.ly
November 8, 2025 at 6:14 PM
After this week's narrow war powers vote, we must continue building pressure to send a clear message to Congress and the Trump administration:
No war with Venezuela. And no more murder on the high seas!
No war with Venezuela. And no more murder on the high seas!
Looking to get involved, but don't have much time?
Check out our new resource highlighting quick but meaninful ways you can take part in advocacy for peace and justice each week. ⬇️
Check out our new resource highlighting quick but meaninful ways you can take part in advocacy for peace and justice each week. ⬇️
Weekly Witness | Friends Committee On National Legislation
However much time you have in a week - even if it’s only five minutes - your voice is valuable! You can contribute to our democratic process and help in our quest for peace and justice. This page has…
buff.ly
November 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Looking to get involved, but don't have much time?
Check out our new resource highlighting quick but meaninful ways you can take part in advocacy for peace and justice each week. ⬇️
Check out our new resource highlighting quick but meaninful ways you can take part in advocacy for peace and justice each week. ⬇️
Thank you @kaine.senate.gov for your leadership!
While this vote narrowly failed, it's clear that there is strong bipartisan opposition to launching a disastrous war with Venezuela.
🕊️ #WarIsNotTheAnswer!
While this vote narrowly failed, it's clear that there is strong bipartisan opposition to launching a disastrous war with Venezuela.
🕊️ #WarIsNotTheAnswer!
My statement slamming the Senate’s failure to pass my bipartisan legislation to stop unauthorized war against Venezuela:
November 7, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Thank you @kaine.senate.gov for your leadership!
While this vote narrowly failed, it's clear that there is strong bipartisan opposition to launching a disastrous war with Venezuela.
🕊️ #WarIsNotTheAnswer!
While this vote narrowly failed, it's clear that there is strong bipartisan opposition to launching a disastrous war with Venezuela.
🕊️ #WarIsNotTheAnswer!
Last night, the Senate narrowly failed to pass a War Powers Resolution to block Pres. Trump from launching an unauthorized war against #Venezuela.
We are alarmed by Congress’s continued failure to rein in Trump’s abuse of military force. But the vote also provides reason for hope. More ⬇️
We are alarmed by Congress’s continued failure to rein in Trump’s abuse of military force. But the vote also provides reason for hope. More ⬇️
This Week in the World: What to know about the Venezuela War Powers Resolution Vote | Friends Committee On National Legislation
Last night, the Senate narrowly failed to pass a War Powers Resolution to block President Trump from launching an unauthorized war against Venezuela.
www.fcnl.org
November 7, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Last night, the Senate narrowly failed to pass a War Powers Resolution to block Pres. Trump from launching an unauthorized war against #Venezuela.
We are alarmed by Congress’s continued failure to rein in Trump’s abuse of military force. But the vote also provides reason for hope. More ⬇️
We are alarmed by Congress’s continued failure to rein in Trump’s abuse of military force. But the vote also provides reason for hope. More ⬇️
As millions of our most vulnerable neighbors needlessly face hunger, Rev. Taylor provides a powerful reflection:
We must replace our "politics of exclusion and cruelty" with a "politics of neighborly compassion that prioritizes the common good." #LoveThyNeighbor
We must replace our "politics of exclusion and cruelty" with a "politics of neighborly compassion that prioritizes the common good." #LoveThyNeighbor
Watching President Trump cruelly defy a court order requiring the resumption of SNAP benefits reminds me of the parable of the Good Samaritan, where Jesus expands our understanding of our neighbor and shows us what abundant compassion requires.
www.sojo.net/articles/opi...
www.sojo.net/articles/opi...
Who Deserves SNAP? Jesus Has a Parable for That
When we start asking who is worthy of care, we've already lost the plot.
www.sojo.net
November 7, 2025 at 8:10 PM
As millions of our most vulnerable neighbors needlessly face hunger, Rev. Taylor provides a powerful reflection:
We must replace our "politics of exclusion and cruelty" with a "politics of neighborly compassion that prioritizes the common good." #LoveThyNeighbor
We must replace our "politics of exclusion and cruelty" with a "politics of neighborly compassion that prioritizes the common good." #LoveThyNeighbor
"Unconscionable:" Instead of simply complying with a court order to ensure families receive the full food assistance they need, the Trump administration is appealing the ruling.
This is an unjustifiable moral failure & will cause an entirely preventable crisis of hunger and hardship for millions.
This is an unjustifiable moral failure & will cause an entirely preventable crisis of hunger and hardship for millions.
It’s validating and truly powerful to see the order requiring the Trump administration to fully fund and issue SNAP benefits by tomorrow.
Now, we must keep the pressure up to make sure the Trump administration drops this unconscionable appeal and immediately releases SNAP contingency funds.
Now, we must keep the pressure up to make sure the Trump administration drops this unconscionable appeal and immediately releases SNAP contingency funds.
Leading Anti-Hunger Advocate Responds to SNAP Ruling: ‘Enough Is Enough’
mazon.org
November 7, 2025 at 5:39 PM
"Unconscionable:" Instead of simply complying with a court order to ensure families receive the full food assistance they need, the Trump administration is appealing the ruling.
This is an unjustifiable moral failure & will cause an entirely preventable crisis of hunger and hardship for millions.
This is an unjustifiable moral failure & will cause an entirely preventable crisis of hunger and hardship for millions.
New: Trump's boat strikes amount to *crimes against humanity* (‼️) - a former ICC prosecutor is warning.
As @bcfinucane.bsky.social puts it, these strikes are "premeditated killing outside of armed conflict...
📣 "... and we refer to that as murder."
As @bcfinucane.bsky.social puts it, these strikes are "premeditated killing outside of armed conflict...
📣 "... and we refer to that as murder."
US boat strikes are crimes against humanity, says former ICC prosecutor
The Trump administration has sought to justify the strikes by saying it is in an armed conflict with drugs gangs.
buff.ly
November 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
New: Trump's boat strikes amount to *crimes against humanity* (‼️) - a former ICC prosecutor is warning.
As @bcfinucane.bsky.social puts it, these strikes are "premeditated killing outside of armed conflict...
📣 "... and we refer to that as murder."
As @bcfinucane.bsky.social puts it, these strikes are "premeditated killing outside of armed conflict...
📣 "... and we refer to that as murder."
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"We are committing wanton criminal acts of assassination in the Caribbean [against] innocent people who haven't been found guilty of anything."
November 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
"We are committing wanton criminal acts of assassination in the Caribbean [against] innocent people who haven't been found guilty of anything."
In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, our government must provide Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections for all Jamaicans here in the U.S.
@undocublacknetwork.bsky.social
@undocublacknetwork.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 3:20 PM
In the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, our government must provide Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections for all Jamaicans here in the U.S.
@undocublacknetwork.bsky.social
@undocublacknetwork.bsky.social
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Our statement on the Senate's failure to block the Trump administration's war plans for Venezuela in tonight's War Powers Resolution vote:
November 6, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Our statement on the Senate's failure to block the Trump administration's war plans for Venezuela in tonight's War Powers Resolution vote:
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Trump, who has criticized America’s past “forever wars” and spent much of this year focused on ending major foreign conflicts, might be about to start one in his own backyard. The Atlantic reports on the president’s endgame in Venezuela:
Why Venezuela?
The United States is amassing an armada in the Caribbean as Trump figures out his endgame with Maduro.
bit.ly
November 7, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Trump, who has criticized America’s past “forever wars” and spent much of this year focused on ending major foreign conflicts, might be about to start one in his own backyard. The Atlantic reports on the president’s endgame in Venezuela:
No to war on #Venezuela!
No to murder on the high seas!
☎️ Take action before today’s Senate vote ⬇️
No to murder on the high seas!
☎️ Take action before today’s Senate vote ⬇️
November 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
No to war on #Venezuela!
No to murder on the high seas!
☎️ Take action before today’s Senate vote ⬇️
No to murder on the high seas!
☎️ Take action before today’s Senate vote ⬇️
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The Trump administration has launched its 16th boat strike in two months, killing at least 67 people in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific.
These strikes are extrajudicial killings and are unlawful under both US and international law. Congress needs to act now to stop these deaths.
These strikes are extrajudicial killings and are unlawful under both US and international law. Congress needs to act now to stop these deaths.
November 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The Trump administration has launched its 16th boat strike in two months, killing at least 67 people in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific.
These strikes are extrajudicial killings and are unlawful under both US and international law. Congress needs to act now to stop these deaths.
These strikes are extrajudicial killings and are unlawful under both US and international law. Congress needs to act now to stop these deaths.
Here's what's happening: Trump is threatening to order military strikes on #Venezuela, escalating from the strikes we've seen at sea.
The Senate is voting later TODAY on a bipartisan resolution to stop him from launching another needless, disastrous U.S. war.
There's still time to take action!⬇️
The Senate is voting later TODAY on a bipartisan resolution to stop him from launching another needless, disastrous U.S. war.
There's still time to take action!⬇️
🚨The Senate will vote TODAY on a War Powers Resolution to block President Trump from launching unauthorized, reckless strikes against Venezuela.
📣Action resource: Tell Congress - No War with Venezuela!
📣Action resource: Tell Congress - No War with Venezuela!
Call Congress: No War in the Caribbean Sea!
Urge your senators to vote YES on S.J.Res.90
fcnl.quorum.us
November 6, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Here's what's happening: Trump is threatening to order military strikes on #Venezuela, escalating from the strikes we've seen at sea.
The Senate is voting later TODAY on a bipartisan resolution to stop him from launching another needless, disastrous U.S. war.
There's still time to take action!⬇️
The Senate is voting later TODAY on a bipartisan resolution to stop him from launching another needless, disastrous U.S. war.
There's still time to take action!⬇️
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Trump has PUBLICLY threatened land strikes in Venezuela—after already killing at least 66 unknown people on boats in the Caribbean—unnecessarily putting the U.S. at risk of war. Here’s what @schiff.senate.gov, Senator Paul, and I are doing about it:
youtube.com/shorts/TQKsF...
youtube.com/shorts/TQKsF...
If You Don’t Want an Unnecessary War with Venezuela, Watch This
YouTube video by Senator Kaine
youtube.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Trump has PUBLICLY threatened land strikes in Venezuela—after already killing at least 66 unknown people on boats in the Caribbean—unnecessarily putting the U.S. at risk of war. Here’s what @schiff.senate.gov, Senator Paul, and I are doing about it:
youtube.com/shorts/TQKsF...
youtube.com/shorts/TQKsF...
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"I’ve spent years documenting the human cost of America’s nuclear legacy. Trump’s call to resume testing feels like an erasure of everything we’ve learned."
inkstickmedia.com/trumps-nucle...
inkstickmedia.com/trumps-nucle...
Trump’s Nuclear Testing Threat Isn’t Just Reckless — It’s a Betrayal of History
Trump’s call to restart nuclear testing risks reigniting the global arms race — and repeating the same deadly mistakes of the past.
inkstickmedia.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
"I’ve spent years documenting the human cost of America’s nuclear legacy. Trump’s call to resume testing feels like an erasure of everything we’ve learned."
inkstickmedia.com/trumps-nucle...
inkstickmedia.com/trumps-nucle...
In the U.S. today, “experts in authoritarianism and people who have lived under oppressive regimes see familiar warning signs.”
👉 “These are not abstract fears, but real dangers to our communities, to truth and to peace.”
We must keep calling members of Congress to conscience to meet with moment.
👉 “These are not abstract fears, but real dangers to our communities, to truth and to peace.”
We must keep calling members of Congress to conscience to meet with moment.
New from FCNL's @bridgetmoixfcnl.bsky.social:
"Though the future for our country may be uncertain, the resilience of our communities sustains my faith that the people of this country are standing up for the world we seek."
📣 "It’s time for Congress to do the same."
"Though the future for our country may be uncertain, the resilience of our communities sustains my faith that the people of this country are standing up for the world we seek."
📣 "It’s time for Congress to do the same."
Where is the courage of conscience in Congress?
(RNS) — Over 90% of Congress identifies as Christian, a faith tradition that teaches us to love our neighbors, care for the poor, help those in need, welcome the stranger and pursue peace.
religionnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
In the U.S. today, “experts in authoritarianism and people who have lived under oppressive regimes see familiar warning signs.”
👉 “These are not abstract fears, but real dangers to our communities, to truth and to peace.”
We must keep calling members of Congress to conscience to meet with moment.
👉 “These are not abstract fears, but real dangers to our communities, to truth and to peace.”
We must keep calling members of Congress to conscience to meet with moment.
Reposted by FCNL
New from FCNL's @bridgetmoixfcnl.bsky.social:
"Though the future for our country may be uncertain, the resilience of our communities sustains my faith that the people of this country are standing up for the world we seek."
📣 "It’s time for Congress to do the same."
"Though the future for our country may be uncertain, the resilience of our communities sustains my faith that the people of this country are standing up for the world we seek."
📣 "It’s time for Congress to do the same."
Where is the courage of conscience in Congress?
(RNS) — Over 90% of Congress identifies as Christian, a faith tradition that teaches us to love our neighbors, care for the poor, help those in need, welcome the stranger and pursue peace.
religionnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:14 PM
New from FCNL's @bridgetmoixfcnl.bsky.social:
"Though the future for our country may be uncertain, the resilience of our communities sustains my faith that the people of this country are standing up for the world we seek."
📣 "It’s time for Congress to do the same."
"Though the future for our country may be uncertain, the resilience of our communities sustains my faith that the people of this country are standing up for the world we seek."
📣 "It’s time for Congress to do the same."