It’s always great to welcome @fcnl.bsky.social into my office. Their commitment to peace is inspiring. War is not the answer at home or abroad.

Here is a running list of statements by U.S. lawmakers opposed to Trump launching a major military assault on Iran: docs.google.com/document/d/e...

☎️Action resource! Tell your members of Congress to pass an Iran War Powers Resolution now to stop this devastating violence from spiraling into a disastrous new endless war! 👉 fcnl.org/nowarwithiran

"Congress must act urgently to restrain the administration before this spirals into another endless war," @bridgetmoixfcnl.bsky.social said. 📣"War is not the answer." Our full statement:

We strongly condemn the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. We mourn the lives already lost as a result of these unlawful and reckless attacks – including at least 40 school children killed in Minab. We hold in the Light all those who now fear what comes next and call for an immediate end to strikes.

Regardless of what President Trump said last night, our union is in a state of crisis. In this moment, people of faith and conscience must act with greater courage to defend our rights, our democracy, and our neighbors. ⬇️ #LoveThyNeighbor

Last night, President Trump once again lied about election fraud to push for legislation that would block millions of citizens from voting. Congress must stand firm against Pres. Trump's lies and authoritarianism -- and we must continue the long struggle for a truly just and inclusive democracy.

Iran. Venezuela. Cuba. Greenland... President Trump's rapidly-changing, whiplash-inducing threats of war are enough to make your head spin. As @bridgetmoixfcnl.bsky.social writes, Congress can and must take proactive action to reclaim its war powers and rein in Trump's reckless militarism.

A group of U.S. and Iranian religious leaders recently made a joint call to avoid war and instead choose diplomacy, human rights, and peace. "If action to transform violent conflicts is not taken now, the horrors of war and devastation will spread ... We can not allow that to happen.”

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 is not the world Americans want. The Aftermath of Feeding America’s Credibility Into the Woodchipper www.nytimes.com/2026/02/08/o...

Thanks to Thee Quaker Podcast for inviting me into this conversation and the spiritual reminder it provided for me.

We are mourning those killed by our government -- Alex Pretti, Renee Good, and at least 53 others in immigration custody. We demand justice and accountability, not terror. www.fcnl.org/updates/2026...

Brilliant! And informative. www.nytimes.com/video/opinio...

Love wins. My latest: religionnews.com/2026/01/14/v...

Members of Congress must call for restraint and pass a War Powers Resolution to block Pres. Trump from launching authorized military strikes. #WarIsNotTheAnswer

Grieving every life lost in Iran and urging an end to all violence and repression. Congress should act to prevent more senseless wars by the White House and support a path for diplomacy and democracy.

Good piece by some good thinkers on peace. cippolicy.substack.com/p/no-to-wars...

🚨 Did you hear the big news about today's Senate war powers vote on Venezuela? @bridgetmoixfcnl.bsky.social breaks down what to know about this hopeful step forward, and where we go from here. 👇

War is not the answer in Venezuela. In Colombia. In Mexico. In Cuba. In Iran. In Nigeria. In Somalia. War is not the answer. Period.

The Trump administration must respect the will of the people in Minnesota. They are endangering Americans.

Powerful statement from the Minnesota AFL-CIO ⬇️, which represents more than 1,000 unions in the state: "We stand in solidarity with committed residents who find the courage every day to protect their immigrant neighbors and coworkers from ICE agents violently trampling our constitutional rights."

Grieving this relentless violence. And grateful for the courage of so many standing up for one another and the world we know is still possible. Read this: organizingmythoughts.org/the-cost-of-...

Take a few minutes to add your voice. Tell Congress: No war with Venezuela!

🕊️Our representatives in Congress need to hear from us loud and clear.

📣👉"The power to declare war belongs to Congress and the American people," NOT the president. “Trump has once again taken power that’s not his. He is attempting to drag the country into war by decree." Congress must stop him.

We can - and must - build a better and more peaceful world. "One that meets the needs of the majority of its people, rather than endlessly squandering precious resources on war and preparations for more of it." A timely and grounding piece from William Hartung in @thenation.com 👇

🌐New: U.N. officials are sounding the alarm over the dangerous precedent set by President Trump's attack on Venezuela and disregard for the U.N. charter. “A peaceful, safe and just world for everyone is only possible if the rule of law prevails instead of might makes right."

Excellent article that all Friends should read.

President Trump’s claim today that the United States will “run the country” following this attack is deeply concerning and a clear violation of Venezuela’s sovereignty. Our full statement:

FCNL strongly condemns the U.S. government’s illegal attack on Venezuela and kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Congress must reassert its war authority and stop the Trump administration’s reckless war-making. #WarIsNotTheAnswer

War is never the answer. Congress must reassert its authority and curb this administration’s horrific and illegal war making. We are holding all those killed and affected in the Light. Trump’s Attack on Venezuela Is Illegal and Unwise www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/o...

Take stock of the damage done, and keep working for the world we seek. A new year is ahead. One Relentless Year www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Horrified and heartbroken by this senseless Christmas bombing by the White House. The message of Christ is to love our neighbors and make peace with our enemies. War is not the answer. Trump Announces Strike Against ISIS in Nigeria www.nytimes.com/2025/12/25/u...

New from FCNL's Lydia El-Sayegh in @inkstickmedia.com: "The president of the United States is directing the US military to commit murder with each bombing of civilians on the high seas." 📣"Do not be gaslighted: The president has no right to murder."

📞Our message to Congress: War is not the answer! 📣Action resource: Tell Congress - No War with Venezuela! fcnl.quorum.us/campaign/142...

Many experts warn that under international law, President Trump's blockade of Venezuela is an act of war. 🚨The House will vote TODAY on two War Powers Resolutions to block President Trump from launching unauthorized, disastrous new war against Venezuela. Action resource⬇️

I just came out of the briefing with Sec. Rubio and Sec. Hegseth on the military strikes in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. Here's what I learned. Bottom line: there is no legal or national security justification for what they're doing. Not even close.

New from @bridgetmoixfcnl.bsky.social: Pres. Trump's "racist policies, dehumanizing rhetoric and militarized approaches both at home and abroad far outweigh his claims of being a great peacemaker." The U.S. must invest in the difficult - but possible - work of building lasting peace around the 🌍.

Taking part in war should never be automatic.

New: 68 years after its founding, the Justice Department's "once-revered" Civil Rights Division is facing "near destruction," 200+ former DOJ employees warned. "The new priorities of the division are really rooted in partisan politics, and not protecting the rights of all."

“Any return to nuclear explosive testing would not enhance our security—it would undermine it," FCNL's Paul Aversa warns. "It could also prompt other nations to resume testing, escalating global tensions and increasing the risk of a new arms race."

Looking for a holiday activity for a more just and peaceful world? Join us in speaking up for the dignity of all our neighbors.

Thank you for ruling in favor of our most basic civil rights. This mass dehumanization campaign must end. www.politico.com/news/2025/12...

🙌Every donation - big or small - makes a difference and helps strengthen our voice for peace and justice on Capitol Hill: act.fcnl.org/donate/suppo...

You’ve probably heard that billionaires & corporations have teams of lobbyists in D.C. But did you know there are also lobbyists working for peace and justice? 👋We don’t have a lot of money. But we do have people like you on our side. Please consider chipping in this #GivingTuesday! ⬇️

Holding all those injured and involved in the shooting of National Guard troops in DC in the Light. War is not the answer at home or abroad. We need more healing, justice, and peacebuilding, not more troops and collective punishment. #lovethyneighbor @quakerlobby.bsky.social

We are grateful to these lawmakers for courageously speaking out to make clear that servicemembers can - and must - refuse to carry out illegal orders. All members of Congress should denounce President Trump's alarming, unacceptable rhetoric calling for violence against them.

Thank you @civicusalliance.bsky.social for all you do! Honored to be interviewed about the US movement for democracy. lens.civicus.org/interview/se...

Important read for all Members of Congress and their constituents. www.miamiherald.com/opinion/op-e...