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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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"From conscientious objectors, pacifists, and abolitionists to refusing barriers based on identities, Quakers have a strong history of living into the testimony of integrity."
Integrity calls us to continue confront and tell the truth — even when those truths are uncomfortable.
Integrity calls us to continue confront and tell the truth — even when those truths are uncomfortable.
Towards Greater Integrity | Friends Committee On National Legislation
Imagine some friends invite you to a meal at an exclusive restaurant. You’ve heard good things about the place, so you’re excited to go. Your friends make plans that work well for you and you have a…
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February 9, 2026 at 8:14 PM
"From conscientious objectors, pacifists, and abolitionists to refusing barriers based on identities, Quakers have a strong history of living into the testimony of integrity."
Integrity calls us to continue confront and tell the truth — even when those truths are uncomfortable.
Integrity calls us to continue confront and tell the truth — even when those truths are uncomfortable.
Powerful! FCNL Diaspora Organizer Maggie Jean wrote about her experience organizing members of her Haitian community in Georgia to action and made thier voices heard. 👏⬇️
February 9, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Powerful! FCNL Diaspora Organizer Maggie Jean wrote about her experience organizing members of her Haitian community in Georgia to action and made thier voices heard. 👏⬇️
“When an individual is protesting society's refusal to acknowledge his dignity as a human being, his very act of protest confers dignity on him.”
-- Bayard Rustin
#BelovedCommunity #BlackHistoryMonth
-- Bayard Rustin
#BelovedCommunity #BlackHistoryMonth
February 9, 2026 at 2:22 PM
“When an individual is protesting society's refusal to acknowledge his dignity as a human being, his very act of protest confers dignity on him.”
-- Bayard Rustin
#BelovedCommunity #BlackHistoryMonth
-- Bayard Rustin
#BelovedCommunity #BlackHistoryMonth
"Statistics say this is a time of disconnection."
"The past couple of months, however, have shown that huge numbers of Americans do love their neighbors—enough to show up in frozen streets, confront armed federal agents, and even risk death." #LoveThyNeighbor
Via @theatlantic.com: buff.ly/Uvl1hRd
"The past couple of months, however, have shown that huge numbers of Americans do love their neighbors—enough to show up in frozen streets, confront armed federal agents, and even risk death." #LoveThyNeighbor
Via @theatlantic.com: buff.ly/Uvl1hRd
February 8, 2026 at 6:14 PM
"Statistics say this is a time of disconnection."
"The past couple of months, however, have shown that huge numbers of Americans do love their neighbors—enough to show up in frozen streets, confront armed federal agents, and even risk death." #LoveThyNeighbor
Via @theatlantic.com: buff.ly/Uvl1hRd
"The past couple of months, however, have shown that huge numbers of Americans do love their neighbors—enough to show up in frozen streets, confront armed federal agents, and even risk death." #LoveThyNeighbor
Via @theatlantic.com: buff.ly/Uvl1hRd
This week, we crossed a dangerous threshold into a world without nuclear arms control.
This moment must be a wake up call that spurs a renewed commitment to cooperation over catastrophe.
There is no time to lose. The stakes are far too high for inaction.
This moment must be a wake up call that spurs a renewed commitment to cooperation over catastrophe.
There is no time to lose. The stakes are far too high for inaction.
This Week in the World: We Must not Accept a World Without Nuclear Arms Control | Friends Committee On National Legislation
Alex Pretti was killed this past weekend by an out-of-control immigration enforcement apparatus. His death, along with that of Renee Good, and at least 53 other deaths in Immigration and Customs…
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February 8, 2026 at 1:22 PM
This week, we crossed a dangerous threshold into a world without nuclear arms control.
This moment must be a wake up call that spurs a renewed commitment to cooperation over catastrophe.
There is no time to lose. The stakes are far too high for inaction.
This moment must be a wake up call that spurs a renewed commitment to cooperation over catastrophe.
There is no time to lose. The stakes are far too high for inaction.
“I don’t miss the world my parents grew up in, where the specter of a World War defined our every waking moment," @emlbelcher.bsky.social writes.
For the sake of future generations, we must not allow that past to become our future.
For the sake of future generations, we must not allow that past to become our future.
‘President of Peace’ Trump Just Blew Up a Major Nuclear Weapons Deal
This is a dangerous “new start” for the world.
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February 7, 2026 at 6:14 PM
“I don’t miss the world my parents grew up in, where the specter of a World War defined our every waking moment," @emlbelcher.bsky.social writes.
For the sake of future generations, we must not allow that past to become our future.
For the sake of future generations, we must not allow that past to become our future.
This week, a judge halted the Trump admin.'s attempt to end Temporary Protected Status for thousands of Haitians in the U.S. — bringing some relief for families who have contributed to their communities for years.
Yet for many Haitians, the fear of deportation continues to shadow their lives.
Yet for many Haitians, the fear of deportation continues to shadow their lives.
Judge stops Noem from ending Haitians' protected status, but fear of ICE remains
(RNS) – Monday’s ruling came just over 24 hours before TPS status was set to expire for some 350,000 Haitians.
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February 7, 2026 at 4:22 PM
This week, a judge halted the Trump admin.'s attempt to end Temporary Protected Status for thousands of Haitians in the U.S. — bringing some relief for families who have contributed to their communities for years.
Yet for many Haitians, the fear of deportation continues to shadow their lives.
Yet for many Haitians, the fear of deportation continues to shadow their lives.
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Today, the world crosses a dangerous threshold. The last remaining nuclear arms control agreement between the U.S. and Russia has been allowed to lapse.
The expiration of New START does not make a new nuclear arms race inevitable — but it makes the path toward one far easier and more dangerous.
The expiration of New START does not make a new nuclear arms race inevitable — but it makes the path toward one far easier and more dangerous.
Quaker Lobby Urges Diplomatic Action Following Expiration of New START Treaty | Friends Committee On National Legislation
Today, the world crosses a dangerous threshold. The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) has been allowed to lapse. This was the last remaining bilateral agreement between Russia and the Un...
www.fcnl.org
February 5, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Today, the world crosses a dangerous threshold. The last remaining nuclear arms control agreement between the U.S. and Russia has been allowed to lapse.
The expiration of New START does not make a new nuclear arms race inevitable — but it makes the path toward one far easier and more dangerous.
The expiration of New START does not make a new nuclear arms race inevitable — but it makes the path toward one far easier and more dangerous.
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Recent college & grad school alumni:
Work for 6 to 9 months with 1 of over 2 dozen NGOs in DC on international peace & security issues, including nuclear arms control, peacebuilding, & diplomacy. Apply by Feb. 27 to @scovillepf.bsky.social for the fall '26 semester. scoville.org
Work for 6 to 9 months with 1 of over 2 dozen NGOs in DC on international peace & security issues, including nuclear arms control, peacebuilding, & diplomacy. Apply by Feb. 27 to @scovillepf.bsky.social for the fall '26 semester. scoville.org
January 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Recent college & grad school alumni:
Work for 6 to 9 months with 1 of over 2 dozen NGOs in DC on international peace & security issues, including nuclear arms control, peacebuilding, & diplomacy. Apply by Feb. 27 to @scovillepf.bsky.social for the fall '26 semester. scoville.org
Work for 6 to 9 months with 1 of over 2 dozen NGOs in DC on international peace & security issues, including nuclear arms control, peacebuilding, & diplomacy. Apply by Feb. 27 to @scovillepf.bsky.social for the fall '26 semester. scoville.org
Thank you @carson.house.gov for your continued commitment to justice for American-Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.
Congress must "honor Shireen’s unwavering commitment to truth and press freedom" through action to prevent future attacks on journalists, @hassaneltayyab.bsky.social said.
Congress must "honor Shireen’s unwavering commitment to truth and press freedom" through action to prevent future attacks on journalists, @hassaneltayyab.bsky.social said.
Rep. Carson Reintroduces the Justice for Shireen Act
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman André Carson (IN-07) has reintroduced the Justice for Shireen Act, requiring an independent investigation and report to Congress on the killing of American-Palestinian journ...
carson.house.gov
February 6, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Thank you @carson.house.gov for your continued commitment to justice for American-Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.
Congress must "honor Shireen’s unwavering commitment to truth and press freedom" through action to prevent future attacks on journalists, @hassaneltayyab.bsky.social said.
Congress must "honor Shireen’s unwavering commitment to truth and press freedom" through action to prevent future attacks on journalists, @hassaneltayyab.bsky.social said.
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The no-bid contract for the weapons known for high civilian death tolls is the largest of its kind in available government records.
Pentagon Inks Massive $200 Million Deal to Buy Controversial Cluster Weapons From Israel
The contract for the controversial weapons known for high civilian death tolls is the largest of its kind in available government records.
interc.pt
February 6, 2026 at 3:35 PM
The no-bid contract for the weapons known for high civilian death tolls is the largest of its kind in available government records.
"War is not an abstract chess game ... War is people dying, it is families receiving phone calls that change them forever."
📣 "Most Americans do not want endless war, and most people on Earth do not want it either."
#WarIsNotTheAnswer
📣 "Most Americans do not want endless war, and most people on Earth do not want it either."
#WarIsNotTheAnswer
The Question That Wouldn’t Be Answered - TDS NEWS
The best daily source for news, politics, sports and more.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:37 PM
"War is not an abstract chess game ... War is people dying, it is families receiving phone calls that change them forever."
📣 "Most Americans do not want endless war, and most people on Earth do not want it either."
#WarIsNotTheAnswer
📣 "Most Americans do not want endless war, and most people on Earth do not want it either."
#WarIsNotTheAnswer
The expiration of the last remaining U.S.-Russia nuclear weapons treaty is both a strategic + moral failure.
The last thing our country - and our planet - needs is a new nuclear arms race. ⬇️
The last thing our country - and our planet - needs is a new nuclear arms race. ⬇️
February 6, 2026 at 3:50 PM
The expiration of the last remaining U.S.-Russia nuclear weapons treaty is both a strategic + moral failure.
The last thing our country - and our planet - needs is a new nuclear arms race. ⬇️
The last thing our country - and our planet - needs is a new nuclear arms race. ⬇️
New: The Trump admin.'s crackdown in Minnesota "is not only flouting the Constitution," but also "international human rights obligations that prohibit the use of racial and ethnic profiling, extra-judicial killings and unlawful use of force against protesters and observers," the @aclu.org warns.
ACLU Calls for U.N. Probe into Trump’s Immigration Crackdown over Human Rights Abuses
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Minnesota has removed an attorney from her post after she told a judge, “This job sucks.” The attorney, Julie Le, complained of a crushing workload due t...
www.democracynow.org
February 5, 2026 at 9:47 PM
New: The Trump admin.'s crackdown in Minnesota "is not only flouting the Constitution," but also "international human rights obligations that prohibit the use of racial and ethnic profiling, extra-judicial killings and unlawful use of force against protesters and observers," the @aclu.org warns.
Last week, Sen. Rand Paul asked Sec. of State Rubio a simple question:
If a foreign power came onto U.S. soil, killed U.S. citizens, and captured the president, would the U.S. consider that an act of war?
As Donovan Martin writes, Rubio's refusal to answer it was deeply telling.⬇️
If a foreign power came onto U.S. soil, killed U.S. citizens, and captured the president, would the U.S. consider that an act of war?
As Donovan Martin writes, Rubio's refusal to answer it was deeply telling.⬇️
The Question That Wouldn’t Be Answered - TDS NEWS
The best daily source for news, politics, sports and more.
www.thedailyscrumnews.com
February 5, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Last week, Sen. Rand Paul asked Sec. of State Rubio a simple question:
If a foreign power came onto U.S. soil, killed U.S. citizens, and captured the president, would the U.S. consider that an act of war?
As Donovan Martin writes, Rubio's refusal to answer it was deeply telling.⬇️
If a foreign power came onto U.S. soil, killed U.S. citizens, and captured the president, would the U.S. consider that an act of war?
As Donovan Martin writes, Rubio's refusal to answer it was deeply telling.⬇️
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In an op-ed for @thedailybeast.bsky.social, Ploughshares President @emlbelcher.bsky.social details why we should pay attention to historical precedents of arms control, nuclear guardrails, and diplomacy.
https://loom.ly/3a52z64
https://loom.ly/3a52z64
‘President of Peace’ Trump Just Blew Up a Major Nuclear Weapons Deal
This is a dangerous “new start” for the world.
www.thedailybeast.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:13 PM
In an op-ed for @thedailybeast.bsky.social, Ploughshares President @emlbelcher.bsky.social details why we should pay attention to historical precedents of arms control, nuclear guardrails, and diplomacy.
https://loom.ly/3a52z64
https://loom.ly/3a52z64
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"Statistics say this is a time of disconnection. Minnesota’s response to ICE shows otherwise." #LoveThyNeighbor 👏
www.theatlantic.com/family/2026/...
www.theatlantic.com/family/2026/...
February 4, 2026 at 10:28 PM
"Statistics say this is a time of disconnection. Minnesota’s response to ICE shows otherwise." #LoveThyNeighbor 👏
www.theatlantic.com/family/2026/...
www.theatlantic.com/family/2026/...
Today, the world crosses a dangerous threshold. The last remaining nuclear arms control agreement between the U.S. and Russia has been allowed to lapse.
The expiration of New START does not make a new nuclear arms race inevitable — but it makes the path toward one far easier and more dangerous.
The expiration of New START does not make a new nuclear arms race inevitable — but it makes the path toward one far easier and more dangerous.
Quaker Lobby Urges Diplomatic Action Following Expiration of New START Treaty | Friends Committee On National Legislation
Today, the world crosses a dangerous threshold. The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) has been allowed to lapse. This was the last remaining bilateral agreement between Russia and the Un...
www.fcnl.org
February 5, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Today, the world crosses a dangerous threshold. The last remaining nuclear arms control agreement between the U.S. and Russia has been allowed to lapse.
The expiration of New START does not make a new nuclear arms race inevitable — but it makes the path toward one far easier and more dangerous.
The expiration of New START does not make a new nuclear arms race inevitable — but it makes the path toward one far easier and more dangerous.
"Statistics say this is a time of disconnection. Minnesota’s response to ICE shows otherwise." #LoveThyNeighbor 👏
www.theatlantic.com/family/2026/...
www.theatlantic.com/family/2026/...
February 4, 2026 at 10:28 PM
"Statistics say this is a time of disconnection. Minnesota’s response to ICE shows otherwise." #LoveThyNeighbor 👏
www.theatlantic.com/family/2026/...
www.theatlantic.com/family/2026/...
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The pressure is working, but make no mistake: this "drawdown" would still leave thousands of federal immigration agents on the streets of Minneapolis, around four times the size of the city's current police force.
These agents continue to sow chaos, and Congress needs to rein in these agencies now.
These agents continue to sow chaos, and Congress needs to rein in these agencies now.
Trump administration to withdraw 700 immigration agents from Minnesota
The Trump administration will withdraw 700 federal immigration agents from Minnesota, border czar Tom Homan said Wednesday.
www.nbcnews.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:01 PM
The pressure is working, but make no mistake: this "drawdown" would still leave thousands of federal immigration agents on the streets of Minneapolis, around four times the size of the city's current police force.
These agents continue to sow chaos, and Congress needs to rein in these agencies now.
These agents continue to sow chaos, and Congress needs to rein in these agencies now.
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The military is still in our streets.
This has and will continue to cost hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars. We need this money to feed families and provide kids with the education they need.
This has and will continue to cost hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars. We need this money to feed families and provide kids with the education they need.
February 4, 2026 at 7:22 PM
The military is still in our streets.
This has and will continue to cost hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars. We need this money to feed families and provide kids with the education they need.
This has and will continue to cost hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars. We need this money to feed families and provide kids with the education they need.
Hundreds of thousands of people have died needlessly as a result of Pres. Trump's cruel aid cuts.
Now, leading experts are warning that millions more could die by 2030.
We can't bring back the lives lost. But we can forge a new path & save countless futures by restoring live-saving aid. ⬇️
Now, leading experts are warning that millions more could die by 2030.
We can't bring back the lives lost. But we can forge a new path & save countless futures by restoring live-saving aid. ⬇️
It's been a year since President Trump's reckless and cruel cuts to U.S humanitarian aid and the impact can be measured in human lives.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/0...
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/0...
Column | A year after aid cuts, the image of American power shifts under Trump
The Trump administration's America First strategy has trickled down to what's left of the government's humanitarian apparatus, potentially leading to millions of deaths by 2030.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Hundreds of thousands of people have died needlessly as a result of Pres. Trump's cruel aid cuts.
Now, leading experts are warning that millions more could die by 2030.
We can't bring back the lives lost. But we can forge a new path & save countless futures by restoring live-saving aid. ⬇️
Now, leading experts are warning that millions more could die by 2030.
We can't bring back the lives lost. But we can forge a new path & save countless futures by restoring live-saving aid. ⬇️
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NEW: The New Mexico legislature just passed the Immigrant Safety Act to ban public ICE detention contracts, terminate existing contracts, and prohibit police from collaborating with ICE.
This is a huge win. End ICE detention everywhere.
This is a huge win. End ICE detention everywhere.
New Mexico Senate approves bill to ban ICE detention centers
The New Mexico Legislature approved the Immigration Safety Act. House bill 9 bars the state from allowing ICE detention centers.
www.usatoday.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:39 PM
NEW: The New Mexico legislature just passed the Immigrant Safety Act to ban public ICE detention contracts, terminate existing contracts, and prohibit police from collaborating with ICE.
This is a huge win. End ICE detention everywhere.
This is a huge win. End ICE detention everywhere.
🚨 Did you know? The last remaining nuclear weapons treaty between the U.S. and Russia is set to expire tomorrow.
As Pope Leo XIV warns, "The current situation requires that everything possible be done to avert a new arms race that would further threaten peace among nations." ⬇️
As Pope Leo XIV warns, "The current situation requires that everything possible be done to avert a new arms race that would further threaten peace among nations." ⬇️
Pope Leo, Archbishop Coakley urge renewal of START nuclear treaty
In his urgent appeal Feb. 4, Pope Leo said that the New START Treaty should not be “abandoned” without “effective follow up.
angelusnews.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:33 PM
🚨 Did you know? The last remaining nuclear weapons treaty between the U.S. and Russia is set to expire tomorrow.
As Pope Leo XIV warns, "The current situation requires that everything possible be done to avert a new arms race that would further threaten peace among nations." ⬇️
As Pope Leo XIV warns, "The current situation requires that everything possible be done to avert a new arms race that would further threaten peace among nations." ⬇️
Over decades of advocacy together, we’ve made a lot of hopeful progress toward stopping endless wars and reasserting Congress’s war powers.
Let’s keep at it! 👏 🕊️
Thank you @khanna.house.gov for your message of support!
Let’s keep at it! 👏 🕊️
Thank you @khanna.house.gov for your message of support!
February 3, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Over decades of advocacy together, we’ve made a lot of hopeful progress toward stopping endless wars and reasserting Congress’s war powers.
Let’s keep at it! 👏 🕊️
Thank you @khanna.house.gov for your message of support!
Let’s keep at it! 👏 🕊️
Thank you @khanna.house.gov for your message of support!