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The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) a public lobby organization founded in 1943 by members of the Religious Society of Friends. FCNL is a 501(c)(4) public interest lobby. FCNL's Executive Secretary is Joe Volk.
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Mission
The organization's mission statement gives an overview of its vision for its work:
We seek a world free of war and the threat of war
We seek a society with equity and justice for all
We seek a community where every person's potential may be fulfilled
We seek an earth restored.
History
FCNL is also the oldest registered, ecumenical lobby in Washington, DC. FCNL has a General Committee of about 220 Quakers from across the United States. FCNL advocates on several issues are extensions of the Quaker testimonies of peace, equality, simplicity, and integrity.
FCNL played a pivotal role in the creation of the Peace Corps,[2] was instrumental in lobbying for the creation of the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, played an important role in lobbying for the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and participated in efforts to oppose the Persian Gulf and Iraq Wars.
FCNL developed the War is Not the Answer campaign in response to U.S. wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and general military build-up following the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States by Al Qaeda terrorists. Since then, FCNL has distributed more than 1 million signs, bumper stickers, and other materials with this statement.
See also
References
- ^ The complete mission statement can be found on FCNL's website.
- ^ Representative Henry Reuss of Wisconsin stated that FCNL’s role in the Corps’ creation was “pivotal.” FCNL History
External links
- FCNL - website.
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