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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. www.fcnl.org

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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 6h
“Wherever there is resistance to this industry, more people learn that they are not powerless and that they can play a role in determining what happens in their community."
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'Halt the Out-of-Control Tech Oligarchs': Advocates Demand Data Center Moratorium in Washington State | Common Dreams
"Wherever there is resistance to this industry, more people learn that they are not powerless and that they can play a role in determining what happens in their community and with the future of AI…
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ACLU @aclu.org · 8h
The Trump administration’s deportation agenda is destabilizing our communities, costing taxpayers billions while working families can’t afford groceries, rent, gas, and other essentials. Our report makes the case for lawmakers to create a broader path to citizenship, stabilizing our economy.
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Trump’s Deportation Agenda Is Worsening Affordability
A new report from the ACLU and AFL-CIO shows how mass deportations are killing jobs, raising prices, and harming businesses.
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 8h
🚨The Trump administration's campaign of murder at sea continues, with the latest strike bringing the death toll to nearly 240 people. "Where is Congress to stop the horror?”
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Pentagon Says Latest Boat Strike Killed Four Narcotraffickers, Provides No Evidence
The Pentagon said Sunday it killed four people in a strike on a speedboat in the Caribbean — once again providing no evidence to back its claims the vessel was carrying drugs. That brings the number o...
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 9h
This week marks 25 years since the start of the "War on the Terror." As Wells Dixon writes in @justsecurity.org, it's long past time to finally repeal the 2001 AUMF that authorized it. "The country needs more creative, effective, and just approaches to security threats."⬇️
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It's Time to Repeal the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force
Successive administrations have stretched the AUMF beyond any reasonable interpretation to wage worldwide war, without foreseeable end.
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
At a time of record global displacement, the Trump administration has shamefully slammed the door of refuge shut.⬇️ 📢 "Faith communities across the country know that welcoming people forced from their homes is not simply a policy choice, but a moral calling." @bridgetmoixfcnl.bsky.social
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Trump Administration’s FY27 Refugee Admissions Goal Is A Moral Disgrace - Interfaith Immigration Coalition
WASHINGTON, DC – The Trump administration told Congress it intends to limit refugee admissions to 17,500 for FY27, when it officially announces the Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions.…
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
"Yemen is spiraling back toward full-scale war," and displacement and hunger are on the rise once again. From 2014-2022, the U.S.-backed Saudi war in Yemen caused one of the worst humanitarian crises in recent times. Congress must not allow that to happen again.
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US Backs Major Saudi-Led Offensive as Yemen Slides Back Toward All-Out War | Common Dreams
The US is providing military advisers and helping the Saudis choose targets in a war that has already displaced nearly 150,000 people and put much of the country on the brink of acute food insecurity.
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
ICYMI: In a historic vote this week, more senators than ever before supported legislation to hold the Israeli gov. accountable for violence and human rights violations against Palestinians. Here's a breakdown of what to know.⬇️
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This Week in the World: More Lawmakers Than Ever Are Supporting Accountability for Israel | Friends Committee On National Legislation
In a historic vote this week, more senators than ever before supported legislation seeking to hold the Israeli government accountable for violence and human rights violations against Palestinians.
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
As we celebrate #WorldQuakerDay, take a minute to learn about Bayard Rustin, "The Quaker Civil Rights Organizer That History Forgot."
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Bayard Rustin: The Quaker Civil Rights Organizer That History Forgot | Trailer
QuakerSpeak is a weekly video series. New video every other FRIDAY! SUPPORT QuakerSpeak! https://quakerspeak.com/donate/ SUBSCRIBE for a new video every other week!…
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
This week, we joined 50+ faith and human rights groups urging Congress to block a major new transfer of U.S. bombs to Israeli gov. “Failing to do so would amount to a blank check for further catastrophic harm and human rights violations," as our letter warns. ⬇️
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Rights, faith groups urge Congress to block $2.8B bomb sale to Israel
If the Trump administration moves forward with the transfer, dozens of groups are urging lawmakers to seek a joint resolution of disapproval.
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
🕊️ Tomorrow, Oct. 4 is World Quaker Day! See how you can celebrate with Friends all around the world and learn more! ⬇️
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World Quaker Day 2026 theme and materials: Let Peace Be Among Us – FWCC
The theme for World Quaker Day on 4 October 2026 is Let Peace Be Among Us, with the supporting Bible passage Hebrews 12:14, “Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy.”
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
📢📢📢“The public deserves to know how our government is justifying the cold-blooded murder of hundreds of civilians." "Today’s order is a huge step in the right direction of ensuring that the government does not get to summarily execute people based on secret law.” @aclu.org
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Judge Orders Pentagon to Provide Rationale for Lethal Boat Strikes
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the Pentagon to let him review its secret legal justification for lethal boat strikes in the Caribbean and the Pacific before he decides whether to release it. The...
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
“Non-violence is not a weapon of the weak. It is the strength of the courageous. It is the power to resist injustice without hatred, confront oppression without cruelty & build peace through dignity, not domination.” -- UN Secretary General António Guterres
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
The leaders of the civil rights movement demonstrated the power of non-violence, both as a tactic and as a guiding moral principle. As we celebrate the International Day of Non-violence, let us carry forward their enduring wisdom in the continued struggles for justice today.
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
📢📢📢“The public deserves to know how our government is justifying the cold-blooded murder of hundreds of civilians." "Today’s order is a huge step in the right direction of ensuring that the government does not get to summarily execute people based on secret law.” @aclu.org
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Judge Orders Pentagon to Provide Rationale for Lethal Boat Strikes
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered the Pentagon to let him review its secret legal justification for lethal boat strikes in the Caribbean and the Pacific before he decides whether to release it. The...
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ACLU @aclu.org · 30/09/2026
NEW: A federal court rejected many of the Trump Administration's arguments for keeping the memo justifying their murderous boat strike campaign a secret. This is an important step in ensuring the government is held accountable for these extrajudicial killings.
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
We applaud @vanhollen.senate.gov and all 47 senators for their historic vote demanding accountability for violence against Palestinians in the West Bank - including U.S. citizens. Amid surging attacks from Israeli settlers and security forces, Congress must protect civilians + uphold human rights.
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Quaker Lobby Applauds 47 Senators for Historic Vote Seeking Accountability for West Bank Violence | Friends Committee On National Legislation
The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) applauds the 47 senators who voted Tuesday to require the State Department to report on the killings of Americans in the West Bank. Since 2022, at ...
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Yesterday, more senators than ever voted to hold the Israel gov. accountable for West Bank violence against Palestinians. Ahead of the vote, we joined dozens of faith & advocacy groups urging senators to support it. "To me, it's common sense," FCNL's @hassaneltayyab.bsky.social said. ⬇️
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Senate Democrats force vote on Israel’s human rights practices in West Bank
Senate Democrats are forcing a vote on a resolution concerning Israel’s human rights practices following a surge in violence in the West Bank. The resolution would require the State Departmen…
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Today is the National Day of Remembrance for Indian Boarding School Survivors. This day calls us to come together to "honor survivors, remember those whose lives were forever changed, and reaffirm our commitment to truth, justice, and healing." Learn more:
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2026 Day of Remembrance – NABS
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Thank you @vanhollen.senate.gov for leading this important effort to demand accountability for surging violence against Palestinians in the West Bank. Just 11 senators supported a similar resolution in 2024. Last night, 47 voted yes. This is hopeful progress, and we must keep up the pressure.
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🕊️All across the country, FCNL Advocacy Teams have been maximizing their impact by bringing together local faith leaders to advocate with them for peace! 👏This effort has culminated with 80+ faith leaders joining us to urge their members of Congress to fund human needs > more war!
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Advocacy Teams Organize Faith Leaders for Peace | Friends Committee On National Legislation
A year ago, Advocacy Teams were asking big questions: How can we better get the attention of our members of Congress? How can we be more effective in our advocacy? With support, could we build relatio...
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
As @apnews.com breaks down, the Trump admin's dismantling of U.S. foreign aid has "been devastating for millions of the world’s most vulnerable people." This is a needless moral failure. And it's not getting enough attention. Congress must push back + restore life-saving aid.
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What to know about USAID and the deadly impacts of US foreign aid cuts
The foreign aid landscape has changed dramatically since U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration dissolved the United States Agency for International Development, once the world’s largest humanit...
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
As Trump's illegal boat strikes continue, U.S. forces are now directly engaged in ground operations against alleged drug groups in Ecuador. The failures of the "War on Terror" + "War on Drugs" should teach us that more violence is not the answer. Congress must assert its authority to stop it.
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U.S. Troops Are Now Fighting the Drug War on the Ground in Ecuador
Dozens of American military personnel joined Ecuadorean police in raids this week, marking a new level of direct U.S. involvement.
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A powerful reminder from Pastor Molis Augustave, days before he was deported to Haiti: "Immigration detention is filled with people whose stories may never become news stories. They are people who need lawyers, information, medical care, compassion..." "They are human beings."
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I got off the deportation plane. Eighty-nine others did not. – We Are CASA
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The Costs of War Project @costsofwar.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Join us for the @gamechangerspolicy.bsky.social webinar: “Cutting the Military Budget While Improving Real Security” Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 4pm ET With Lindsay Koshgarian, @sunjeevbery.bsky.social, @hannahomestead.bsky.social and Costs of War's Heidi Peltier. Register: bit.ly/GCWebinarLabor
Game Changers Webinar Series
Cutting the Military Budget While Improving Real Security
Wednesday, Sept. 30 / 4-5pm ET
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"In the face of health and climate crises and unilateral wars, we can’t afford to ignore internationalism or to quietly retreat from institutions meant to buffer those most at risk."
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Trump Is Wrong: Internationalism Is the Only Path Forward | Common Dreams
​In the face of health and climate crises and unilateral wars, we can’t afford to ignore internationalism or to quietly retreat from institutions meant to buffer those most at risk.
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
"Peace is more than the absence of war." "It is the lived experience of safety, dignity, opportunities and cooperation in our daily lives." "Peace isn’t just built in conference rooms—it is shaped by everyone, everywhere, every day."
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International Day of Peace | United Nations
The purpose of the day is the pursuit of peace as a fundamental human right.
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Amid the unrelenting news of war + violence, it can be easy to forget that every day, countless people all across the globe are also acting courageously to build peace. While these hopeful stories might not make the headlines, this work deserves recognition -- and investment from governments. ⬇️
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This Week in the World: Celebrating the Forgotten Peacebuilders | Friends Committee On National Legislation
On Monday, we joined the United Nations and people around the world in celebrating the 45th International Day of Peace.At a time of surging U.S. militarism and global conflict, the International Day o...
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
FCNL is thrilled to welcome Peter Quaranto as our new Legislative Director of Foreign Policy! We're grateful to have Peter's deep expertise and experience on staff to guide our collective work forward to promote a better U.S. foreign policy rooted in diplomacy, peace, and justice.
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Welcome Peter Quaranto! | Friends Committee On National Legislation
Peter Quaranto joined FCNL on Monday as our new Legislative Director of Foreign Policy.
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
President Trump has once again set the cap for refugee admissions at all-time low. As @globalrefuge.bsky.social said, this is policy is "an abdication of our global humanitarian leadership," and "an abandonment of thousands of vulnerable families who put their faith in our country."
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Trump administration again omits refugees fleeing religious persecution from US program
(RNS) — The Trump administration set the refugee cap for 2027 at 17,500, the same as this year. That would make it the second year in a row of historically low admissions — made up primarily of white ...
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
“When the harms of Big Tobacco became undeniable—governments acted. The climate crisis demands the same determination.”
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Guterres Hailed for Fiery Outgoing Speech Demanding Polluters Pay for Climate Crisis | Common Dreams
UN Secretary-General António Guterres calls for polluters to pay for fueling the climate crisis in his final General Assembly speech.
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
New: We led a coalition of faith + advocacy groups urging senators to pass @vanhollen.senate.gov's resolution to hold the Israeli gov. accountable for settler violence against Palestinians - including the killings of 9 US citizens since 2022. Congress has the authority + a duty to end the impunity.
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Coalition Urges Senate to Demand Answers on Violence in Palestine | Friends Committee On National Legislation
A coalition of faith and advocacy organizations signed a bold letter supporting Senator Chris Van Hollen’s (MD) West Bank 502B resolution.Since 2022, nine Americans have been killed in the West Bank…
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The U.N. was created as a forum to promote peace and cooperation through diplomacy and dialogue. President Trump's threat to "annihilate" Iran at the U.N. General Assembly is deeply shameful and unacceptable. Congress must exert its authority to rein in Trump's militarism and end this war now.
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“New Low in U.N. History”: Trita Parsi on Trump’s Threat to Annihilate Iran at General Assembly
The annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly opened this week in New York City. On its opening day, President Trump in his address to all 193 U.N. member states threatened to annihilate I...
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
📢 “Instead of producing more bombs and weapons and seeing the military-industrial complex enjoy huge profits, governments throughout the world need to come together to feed the children, take care of the vulnerable, and protect our planet." @sanders.senate.gov
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In Riverside Church Address, Sanders Warns 'Dangerous Global Oligarchy' Threatens Humanity | Common Dreams
"If there was ever a time in human history, in our country and throughout the world, that we have got to come together and create a world not based on greed but based on justice, based on decency,…
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This week, we joined the U.N. and people around the globe in celebrating all those who are doing the hard work of building peace. 🕊️ www.fcnl.org/updates/2026...
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
It's not just Iran. Somalia has gotten remarkably little media attention, even as the Trump admin has dropped 2x more bombs than the Bush, Obama, and Biden administrations *combined* in just 20 months. After decades of failed military approaches, it's clear more bombs won't bring peace.
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
🚨 Somali immigrants are being targeted and imprisoned in Guantanamo, suffering in brutal conditions simply because of the president’s bigotry and personal, racist animus against them. Congress must rein in this shameful, appalling cruelty. #LoveThyNeighbor
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The Trump administration is imprisoning Somali immigrants at Gitmo
“Nobody tell us that we’re going to Guantanamo Bay.”
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
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This Week in the World: The War on Terror is Quietly Raging On | Friends Committee On National Legislation
25 years ago this week in the wake of the September 11 attacks, Congress passed the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF), opening the door for what became the never-ending “Global…
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
It's not just Iran. Somalia has gotten remarkably little media attention, even as the Trump admin has dropped 2x more bombs than the Bush, Obama, and Biden administrations *combined* in just 20 months. After decades of failed military approaches, it's clear more bombs won't bring peace.
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
New: We're proud to endorse The Illegal War Refund Act introduced this week by @khanna.house.gov.   Ordinary families who are already struggling to get by should not be forced to bear the costs of President Trump's reckless and immoral war on Iran. ⬇️ khanna.house.gov/media/press-...
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Aaron Reichlin-Melnick @reichlinmelnick.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This is APPALLING. The Trump administration is detaining multiple random Somali immigrants with no criminal record at Guantanamo Bay, seemingly because the White House ordered ICE specifically to detain Somalis at Gitmo as part of its effort to punish an ethnic group Trump has attacked.
According to Mohamed, guards at Guantanamo have said they are being held there because that's what officials in Washington, DC, want. "There's no other nation, only Somali people in Guantanamo Bay, in the prison," he told me. "And when we ask them why we are here, they tell us... Washington...ordered to keep Somali people in the Guantanamo Bay."
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
An important new report outlining how President Trump's cruel mass deportation policies harm all of us. ⬇️ Congress can and must create pathways to citizenship and invest in supporting our communities instead of tearing them apart. #LoveThyNeighbor
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The last thing we need is an arms race in space. Instead of sending weapons into orbit, let's use our resources to take care of our planet + address the urgent needs of our communities here at home.
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U.S. Acknowledges Space Force Has Deployed Weapons in Orbit
The Trump administration acknowledged for the first time that the U.S. Space Force has deployed weapons in orbit. China warned against an “arms race” in space, with a foreign ministry spokesperson say...
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
As this new report from U.N. experts notes, the Trump administration acted with open, reckless disregard for killing civilians prior to launching the horrific airstrikes that killed 120+ Iranian children. There must be accountability, and this disastrous, immoral war must end now.
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🚨President Trump's newly announced plan to send $2.8 billion of U.S.-funded bombs to the Israeli gov. is unjustifiable. The U.S. public overwhelming wants to end our complicity in the genocide + human rights abuses against Palestinians - not deepen it. Congress has a moral duty to block it.
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Trump Admin Approves $2.8 Billion Package Selling 2,000-Pound Bombs to Israel
The Trump administration approved a $2.8 billion package selling 2,000-pound bombs to Israel. The sale includes 40,000 bombs, made up of 20,000 Mk84s and 20,000 BLU-117s. The sale is funded by foreign...
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
An important new report outlining how President Trump's cruel mass deportation policies harm all of us. ⬇️ Congress can and must create pathways to citizenship and invest in supporting our communities instead of tearing them apart. #LoveThyNeighbor
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Yesterday, the House once again passed a War Powers Resolution directing President Trump to end the war on Iran. As this vote reaffirms, Congress and the public are strongly opposed to more war. It must end now.
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U.S. House of Representatives Votes to End War on Iran for a Third Time
The U.S. House of Representatives voted to end the war on Iran for a third time, with seven House Republicans joining Democrats to back the resolution. This comes as the nonpartisan Congressional Budg...
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Read more from @bridgetmoixfcnl.bsky.social in @rns.org:
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25 years after 9/11, war is still not the answer
(RNS) — It pains me to consider how much harm my government has inflicted abroad and within our own communities since 9/11.
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
It didn't have to be this way. 25 years on, we can and must reckon with the profound harms of the Forever Wars and chart a better path forward.
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
An important and timely reminder for all of in the U.S. on this International Day of Democracy. ⬇️
“Democracy is more than elections. Democracy is a daily practice of ensuring human rights, the rule of law, and the meaningful participation of all people across civic and political life.”
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FCNL @fcnl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Like a fire smoldering out of sight, the U.S. war in Somalia has quietly burned on for over a decade. Now, that fire is rapidly intensifying, with the Trump admin. dramatically surging U.S. strikes.  It is long past time for a new approach. ⬇️ @inkstickmedia.com
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Why Is Trump Still Fanning the Flames of War in Somalia?
As the Trump administration goes to war elsewhere, it has also once again drastically escalated attacks in Somalia.
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