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AFSC works for a just, peaceful, and sustainable world free of violence, inequality, and oppression. We join with people and partners worldwide to meet urgent community needs, challenge injustice, and build peace.
Last night, Trump signed legislation to end the gov't shutdown.
The shutdown is over. The cruelty continues.
Health care tax credits will expire at the end of this year, more than 4 million people will lose their health insurance. People will suffer. People will die.
The shutdown is over. The cruelty continues.
Health care tax credits will expire at the end of this year, more than 4 million people will lose their health insurance. People will suffer. People will die.
November 13, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Last night, Trump signed legislation to end the gov't shutdown.
The shutdown is over. The cruelty continues.
Health care tax credits will expire at the end of this year, more than 4 million people will lose their health insurance. People will suffer. People will die.
The shutdown is over. The cruelty continues.
Health care tax credits will expire at the end of this year, more than 4 million people will lose their health insurance. People will suffer. People will die.
Tomorrow, on Nov. 1, SNAP will run out of funds for the first time in the program's history, leaving 42 MILLION people without this critical assistance.
October 31, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Tomorrow, on Nov. 1, SNAP will run out of funds for the first time in the program's history, leaving 42 MILLION people without this critical assistance.
1 in 8 Americans benefit from SNAP.
But tomorrow, Nov. 1, SNAP will run out of funding for the first time in the program's history. This will mean 42 million people will lose access to this essential program.
Congress must act now to stop it.
But tomorrow, Nov. 1, SNAP will run out of funding for the first time in the program's history. This will mean 42 million people will lose access to this essential program.
Congress must act now to stop it.
Millions of people in the U.S. are about to lose food assistance
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October 31, 2025 at 2:45 PM
1 in 8 Americans benefit from SNAP.
But tomorrow, Nov. 1, SNAP will run out of funding for the first time in the program's history. This will mean 42 million people will lose access to this essential program.
Congress must act now to stop it.
But tomorrow, Nov. 1, SNAP will run out of funding for the first time in the program's history. This will mean 42 million people will lose access to this essential program.
Congress must act now to stop it.
El Fasher—the last government-held city in Darfur, Sudan—has fallen. Civilians face mass violence, starvation, and displacement.
We stand in solidarity with the people of Sudan, who resist genocide for a just, peaceful future.
We must act now.
We stand in solidarity with the people of Sudan, who resist genocide for a just, peaceful future.
We must act now.
Urgent call to stop genocide in Sudan
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October 29, 2025 at 8:45 PM
El Fasher—the last government-held city in Darfur, Sudan—has fallen. Civilians face mass violence, starvation, and displacement.
We stand in solidarity with the people of Sudan, who resist genocide for a just, peaceful future.
We must act now.
We stand in solidarity with the people of Sudan, who resist genocide for a just, peaceful future.
We must act now.
The United States is murdering people at sea.
The Trump admin. has killed at least 57 people in attacks on boats in the Caribbean and the Pacific. Now they are pushing the U.S. toward war with Venezuela.
Congress must stop the killing and hold the administration accountable.
The Trump admin. has killed at least 57 people in attacks on boats in the Caribbean and the Pacific. Now they are pushing the U.S. toward war with Venezuela.
Congress must stop the killing and hold the administration accountable.
October 28, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The United States is murdering people at sea.
The Trump admin. has killed at least 57 people in attacks on boats in the Caribbean and the Pacific. Now they are pushing the U.S. toward war with Venezuela.
Congress must stop the killing and hold the administration accountable.
The Trump admin. has killed at least 57 people in attacks on boats in the Caribbean and the Pacific. Now they are pushing the U.S. toward war with Venezuela.
Congress must stop the killing and hold the administration accountable.
Yesterday, the U.S. blew up a boat off Colombia's coast. Since Sept., the Trump admin. has conducted strikes on at least eight boats, killing at least 34 people. The U.S. has committed state-sanctioned murder.
Demand Congress stop these illegal strikes.
Demand Congress stop these illegal strikes.
Tell Congress: Stop illegal military strikes in the Caribbean
Since Sept. 2 the U.S. has bombed multiple boats in the Caribbean, killing at least 32 people. The Trump administration claims this is part of a new “armed conflict” with “narco-traffickers.” These ac...
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October 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Yesterday, the U.S. blew up a boat off Colombia's coast. Since Sept., the Trump admin. has conducted strikes on at least eight boats, killing at least 34 people. The U.S. has committed state-sanctioned murder.
Demand Congress stop these illegal strikes.
Demand Congress stop these illegal strikes.
This Saturday, millions of people will once again mobilize for #NoKings protests across the country.
AFSC endorses this nonviolent day of action to stand up for democracy and reject authoritarianism. We hope you can join us.
AFSC endorses this nonviolent day of action to stand up for democracy and reject authoritarianism. We hope you can join us.
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October 15, 2025 at 1:53 PM
This Saturday, millions of people will once again mobilize for #NoKings protests across the country.
AFSC endorses this nonviolent day of action to stand up for democracy and reject authoritarianism. We hope you can join us.
AFSC endorses this nonviolent day of action to stand up for democracy and reject authoritarianism. We hope you can join us.
AFSC welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza and a potential end to the genocide. For two years we have called for an end to Israeli attacks, the release of all people held captive, and full humanitarian access to Gaza. afsc.org/newsroom/afs...
October 9, 2025 at 7:34 PM
AFSC welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza and a potential end to the genocide. For two years we have called for an end to Israeli attacks, the release of all people held captive, and full humanitarian access to Gaza. afsc.org/newsroom/afs...
As a Quaker organization that believes in the value of every human life, we mourn the over 1,000 Israelis killed
on Oct. 7, 2023.
We mourn the more than 67,000 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces since.
And we call for the release of all Palestinian and Israeli civilians held captive.
on Oct. 7, 2023.
We mourn the more than 67,000 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces since.
And we call for the release of all Palestinian and Israeli civilians held captive.
October 7, 2025 at 3:47 PM
As a Quaker organization that believes in the value of every human life, we mourn the over 1,000 Israelis killed
on Oct. 7, 2023.
We mourn the more than 67,000 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces since.
And we call for the release of all Palestinian and Israeli civilians held captive.
on Oct. 7, 2023.
We mourn the more than 67,000 Palestinians killed by Israeli forces since.
And we call for the release of all Palestinian and Israeli civilians held captive.
Yesterday, President Trump issued a memo targeting “domestic terrorism networks” in an attempt to silence dissent. Labeling critics as "domestic terrorists" is authoritarian—and a threat to our constitutional rights.
September 26, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Yesterday, President Trump issued a memo targeting “domestic terrorism networks” in an attempt to silence dissent. Labeling critics as "domestic terrorists" is authoritarian—and a threat to our constitutional rights.
Tomorrow, Sept 18 at 12pm ET in DC, AFSC joins 25+ faith orgs to launch Complicit Corporations: Expose and Divest—calling out Chevron and Palantir’s role in the mass atrocities in Gaza & the West Bank. Learn more: www.fosna.org/complicit-co...
September 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Tomorrow, Sept 18 at 12pm ET in DC, AFSC joins 25+ faith orgs to launch Complicit Corporations: Expose and Divest—calling out Chevron and Palantir’s role in the mass atrocities in Gaza & the West Bank. Learn more: www.fosna.org/complicit-co...
Today, Israel has launched a full military takeover of Gaza City, escalating famine and genocide. We urge the U.S. and global community to act now to stop it and hold Israeli leaders accountable.
Israel escalates genocide against Palestinians with takeover of Gaza City
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September 16, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Today, Israel has launched a full military takeover of Gaza City, escalating famine and genocide. We urge the U.S. and global community to act now to stop it and hold Israeli leaders accountable.
AFSC’s Kerri Kennedy joins @catachresis.bsky.social on the Block and Build podcast (@convergencemag.com) to discuss how Trump-era deportation policies eroded civil liberties, normalized state violence, and what we can do to protect our communities. Listen here:
MAGA Deportation IS Political Violence w/ Kerri Kennedy
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September 15, 2025 at 5:56 PM
AFSC’s Kerri Kennedy joins @catachresis.bsky.social on the Block and Build podcast (@convergencemag.com) to discuss how Trump-era deportation policies eroded civil liberties, normalized state violence, and what we can do to protect our communities. Listen here:
Trump’s latest EO sanctions the ICC and any group or person backing its probe into Israel’s war crimes. It’s another move by his admin to punish Palestinians seeking justice, even as they face genocide in Gaza. afsc.org/newsroom/afs...
September 5, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Trump’s latest EO sanctions the ICC and any group or person backing its probe into Israel’s war crimes. It’s another move by his admin to punish Palestinians seeking justice, even as they face genocide in Gaza. afsc.org/newsroom/afs...
Yesterday, a federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration can end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. This places over 60,000 people at risk for deportation as early as September.
August 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Yesterday, a federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration can end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. This places over 60,000 people at risk for deportation as early as September.
Today 100+ orgs issued a statement in opposition to Israel’s obstruction of aid & efforts to ban aid organizations. The consequences are deadly; in Gaza people are starving while most INGOs have been blocked from delivering lifesaving supplies for months. afsc.org/newsroom/100...
#CeasefireNow
#CeasefireNow
100+ groups speak out against Israel’s efforts to obstruct and ban aid organizations
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August 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Today 100+ orgs issued a statement in opposition to Israel’s obstruction of aid & efforts to ban aid organizations. The consequences are deadly; in Gaza people are starving while most INGOs have been blocked from delivering lifesaving supplies for months. afsc.org/newsroom/100...
#CeasefireNow
#CeasefireNow
Yesterday, President Trump announced he was seizing control of Washington DC’s police and deploying the National Guard. He also threatened to displace houseless people, push harsh sentencing for youth, and roll back key bail reforms. This could lead to disastrous consequences.
August 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Yesterday, President Trump announced he was seizing control of Washington DC’s police and deploying the National Guard. He also threatened to displace houseless people, push harsh sentencing for youth, and roll back key bail reforms. This could lead to disastrous consequences.
For our colleague, Yousef, we will remember the stories and hopes of Somaiya, Anas, Hoor, and Sham. And we will continue demanding an end to this genocide and Israeli violence.
On Aug. 6, Yousef's sister, her husband, and two children were killed by an Israeli airstrike that hit their apartment.
On Aug. 6, Yousef's sister, her husband, and two children were killed by an Israeli airstrike that hit their apartment.
On grief and being the only survivor in your family in Gaza
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August 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
For our colleague, Yousef, we will remember the stories and hopes of Somaiya, Anas, Hoor, and Sham. And we will continue demanding an end to this genocide and Israeli violence.
On Aug. 6, Yousef's sister, her husband, and two children were killed by an Israeli airstrike that hit their apartment.
On Aug. 6, Yousef's sister, her husband, and two children were killed by an Israeli airstrike that hit their apartment.
TONIGHT! Join us at 7pm ET for a discussion on the intersections of U.S. militarization and Israel’s genocide in Gaza. We will be joined by Columbia University graduate and activist Mahmoud Khalil and U.S. Representative Delia Ramirez. Register:
Stop ICE Abductions and Block the Bombs · American Friends Service Committee
Join us for a critical conversation with Congresswoman Delia Ramirez, who introduced a historic bill – H.R.3565, the Block the Bombs Act, to prevent the Trump administration from sending weapons to Is...
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July 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
TONIGHT! Join us at 7pm ET for a discussion on the intersections of U.S. militarization and Israel’s genocide in Gaza. We will be joined by Columbia University graduate and activist Mahmoud Khalil and U.S. Representative Delia Ramirez. Register:
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Come join @afsc-org.bsky.social and the National Committee on North Korea (NCNK) for this panel discussion on the role of trust in advancing both humanitarian efforts and diplomatic progress between the U.S. and North Korea.
📅 August 5
⏰ 6:00pm EST
🔗 Register bit.ly/3ITppKK
📅 August 5
⏰ 6:00pm EST
🔗 Register bit.ly/3ITppKK
July 21, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Come join @afsc-org.bsky.social and the National Committee on North Korea (NCNK) for this panel discussion on the role of trust in advancing both humanitarian efforts and diplomatic progress between the U.S. and North Korea.
📅 August 5
⏰ 6:00pm EST
🔗 Register bit.ly/3ITppKK
📅 August 5
⏰ 6:00pm EST
🔗 Register bit.ly/3ITppKK
Join us tonight, July 15 at 8pm ET to learn how you can Protect, Resist and Build with AFSC.
We will discuss how we can resist harmful policies and advocate for a just, peaceful future for all.
Sign up: www.mobilize.us/afsc/event/7...
We will discuss how we can resist harmful policies and advocate for a just, peaceful future for all.
Sign up: www.mobilize.us/afsc/event/7...
Third Tuesdays: Protect, Resist and Build with AFSC · American Friends Service Committee
Monthly webinar series that brings together AFSC constituents to learn about how to protect, resist, and build just peace, just migration, and just economies.
Third Tuesday of every month at 8pm ET/...
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July 15, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Join us tonight, July 15 at 8pm ET to learn how you can Protect, Resist and Build with AFSC.
We will discuss how we can resist harmful policies and advocate for a just, peaceful future for all.
Sign up: www.mobilize.us/afsc/event/7...
We will discuss how we can resist harmful policies and advocate for a just, peaceful future for all.
Sign up: www.mobilize.us/afsc/event/7...
Check out this special episode of the Houses on the Moon podcast, AFSC's Amy Gottlieb interviews New Yorker writer @jonathanblitzer.bsky.social about his book, Everyone who is gone is here, and his reporting on US-Central American relations.
Writer Jonathan Blitzer on the History of Central American Migration - Houses on the Moon
For this special episode of the Houses on the Moon Podcast, Amy Gottlieb (U.S. Migration Director for the American Friends Service Committee, and HOTM board member) interviews New Yorker staff writer ...
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July 10, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Check out this special episode of the Houses on the Moon podcast, AFSC's Amy Gottlieb interviews New Yorker writer @jonathanblitzer.bsky.social about his book, Everyone who is gone is here, and his reporting on US-Central American relations.
Today, the fourth of July marks the birth of our nation. But it also serves as a reminder that our country was built by immigrants from all over the world.
We know our communities are stronger with immigrants.
Here are six ways you can support immigrants right now:
We know our communities are stronger with immigrants.
Here are six ways you can support immigrants right now:
6 ways to support immigrants right now
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July 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Today, the fourth of July marks the birth of our nation. But it also serves as a reminder that our country was built by immigrants from all over the world.
We know our communities are stronger with immigrants.
Here are six ways you can support immigrants right now:
We know our communities are stronger with immigrants.
Here are six ways you can support immigrants right now:
Yesterday, Israel bombed the Al Baqa Cafe in Gaza City Beach killing dear friend and former AFSC photographer, Ismail Abu Hatab and injuring three AFSC Palestine Youth Program participants.
Read more: afsc.org/newsroom/we-...
Read more: afsc.org/newsroom/we-...
July 2, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Yesterday, Israel bombed the Al Baqa Cafe in Gaza City Beach killing dear friend and former AFSC photographer, Ismail Abu Hatab and injuring three AFSC Palestine Youth Program participants.
Read more: afsc.org/newsroom/we-...
Read more: afsc.org/newsroom/we-...
Today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that lower courts cannot issue nationwide injunctions against President Trump’s efforts to curtail #birthright citizenship.
Our communities are stronger and safer with immigrants.
Our communities are stronger and safer with immigrants.
June 27, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Today the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that lower courts cannot issue nationwide injunctions against President Trump’s efforts to curtail #birthright citizenship.
Our communities are stronger and safer with immigrants.
Our communities are stronger and safer with immigrants.