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Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day: The Long Arc of FCNL Advocacy

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Jeff Kisling

Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m. EDT | Quaker Welcome Center or Online Columbus Day overlooks a painful colonial history and minimizes the important contributions made by Indigenous peoples throughout this continent’s history. That’s why FCNL has chosen to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ … Continue reading →

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Criminal Justice Reform Bill

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Jeff Kisling

The First Step Act was passed with bi-partisan support in the U.S. Senate and now goes to the House of Representatives, where it is expected to pass. The President has indicated he will sign it. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley played … Continue reading →

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Savanna’s Act Passed in the U.S. Senate

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Jeff Kisling

One of the things I learned from my Native friends as we walked together on the First Nation-Farmer Climate Unity March the first week of September, was about the epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women. Many of the marchers … Continue reading →

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