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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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Kings Start Wars. Christians Stop Them The violence Trump has unleashed in Iran ignores what the prophets teach: War is more effective at creating orphans and widows than in delivering justice and peace.

“War kills people. That’s what it does. War kills and maims and … over the whole course of history, has proven to be far more effective at creating orphans and widows than in delivering justice and peace.”

#WarIsNotTheAnswer!

06.03.2026 16:37 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP are going to hit our communities hard, soon.

The Circle of Protection is hosting a webinar on March 11 to talk about how we can minimize the damage from OBBBA buff.ly/OfzgqSc

06.03.2026 15:45 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Quaker Lobby Mourns Continued War with Iran and Calls for Congress to Act for Peace | Friends Committee On National Legislation Washington, D.C. – We are deeply disappointed that Congress failed to pass a War Powers Resolution to stop President Trump’s illegal and immoral war on Iran. The House of Representatives voted 219 to ...

"More bombs and drones will just lead to more death and a greater catastrophe – not justice and not lasting peace. The only way forward is diplomacy.” @bridgetmoixfcnl.bsky.social www.fcnl.org/updates/2026...

06.03.2026 15:44 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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House Turns Back Bid to Restrict Trump’s War Powers in Iran

Congress failed to call a stop to Trump's illegal and immoral war on Iran.

The war remains unconstitional and unauthorized, illegal under international law and deeply immoral.

We aren't going to stop proclaiming that war is not the answer.

www.nytimes.com/2026/03/05/u...

06.03.2026 13:57 👍 8 🔁 5 💬 1 📌 0
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☎️ Action Resource!

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05.03.2026 17:15 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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The news cycle may have forgotten already, but we haven’t.👇

Reports of lawless ICE abuses continue to come to light each day.

We have to rein in ICE -- and Congress needs to enact serious accountability and oversight.

05.03.2026 17:15 👍 7 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0
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Senate vote fails, giving Trump free rein on Iran war The final tally was close, but only one Republican, Senator Rand Paul, supported the congress's authority to approve military force

We are deeply disappointed that the Senate failed to pass a War Powers Resolution to stop President Trump’s illegal and immoral war on Iran.

But we must clear: This vote does NOT equal an affirmative authorization for war. (More ⬇️)

05.03.2026 14:10 👍 13 🔁 5 💬 1 📌 0
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This “is a profoundly moral vote. It is a vote to direct our resources towards healing our own people - towards healthcare that saves lives, jobs that restore dignity, housing that shelters families - instead of raining destruction on other nations."

@khanna.house.gov 👏

05.03.2026 15:24 👍 10 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 0

This war remains unconstitutional.

It is illegal under international law.

It is deeply immoral and reckless.

It must stop immediately.

05.03.2026 14:10 👍 8 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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Senate vote fails, giving Trump free rein on Iran war The final tally was close, but only one Republican, Senator Rand Paul, supported the congress's authority to approve military force

We are deeply disappointed that the Senate failed to pass a War Powers Resolution to stop President Trump’s illegal and immoral war on Iran.

But we must clear: This vote does NOT equal an affirmative authorization for war. (More ⬇️)

05.03.2026 14:10 👍 13 🔁 5 💬 1 📌 0
“In our democracy, the president does not have the kingly power to plunge the nation into war without democratic debate and sanction.”

“In our democracy, the president does not have the kingly power to plunge the nation into war without democratic debate and sanction.”

🚨 President Trump is trying to drag the U.S. into a major war against the will of the public and without authorization from Congress.

Our representatives must stand up against this authoritarian abuse of power and stop to this reckless, immoral war.
@ebrightyon.bsky.social

04.03.2026 18:30 👍 7 🔁 3 💬 3 📌 0

War is not the answer! Congress must act to end this illegal and immoral war.

The House plans to take up this measure as soon as tomorrow - they have an opportunity to do the right thing.

04.03.2026 22:47 👍 6 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

'El-Tayyab said the pending vote has already increased pressure on the administration to provide more information to Congress, pointing to a handful of Republicans who have expressed scepticism. “This proves that the debate is not abstract politics,” El-Tayyab said.'

04.03.2026 20:31 👍 6 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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US Dems say Iran troop deployment ‘more likely’ ahead of war powers vote Resolution aims to constrain Trump’s war capabilities, but faces uphill battle with veto likely if passed by Congress.

FCNL's @hassaneltayyab.bsky.social:

“Votes and debates on the Iran War Powers Resolution are essential because they force accountability."

"By taking the measure up, members of Congress put themselves on record, shine a light on the administration’s actions, and compel necessary concessions."

04.03.2026 20:12 👍 3 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 1
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Tell Congress: No Unconstitutional War with Iran The president’s reckless decision to bomb Iran without bothering to ask for congressional approval is a clear constitutional violation that puts us all in danger. The time to act is now.

The Constitution makes it clear that only Congress can declare war, but President Trump seems to think that doesn't apply to him.

Tell Congress to stop his unconstitutional war with Iran before more people are killed.

04.03.2026 18:14 👍 235 🔁 97 💬 5 📌 0
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Call Congress: No Military Strikes Against Iran Only Congress can declare war.

The Senate is voting later TODAY on a crucial resolution to stop this war.

There’s still time to make your voice heard! 👇

FCNL.org/NoWarWithIran

04.03.2026 18:33 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
“In our democracy, the president does not have the kingly power to plunge the nation into war without democratic debate and sanction.”

“In our democracy, the president does not have the kingly power to plunge the nation into war without democratic debate and sanction.”

🚨 President Trump is trying to drag the U.S. into a major war against the will of the public and without authorization from Congress.

Our representatives must stand up against this authoritarian abuse of power and stop to this reckless, immoral war.
@ebrightyon.bsky.social

04.03.2026 18:30 👍 7 🔁 3 💬 3 📌 0
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Call Congress: No Military Strikes Against Iran Only Congress can declare war.

☎️ Action resource!

Tell your Senators: No War on Iran!

04.03.2026 18:20 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
Today’s Vote on War with Iran
Today’s Vote on War with Iran YouTube video by Senator Kaine

This is major: Today, the Senate is going to vote on my War Powers Resolution to block Trump’s illegal war against Iran. If you don’t want another forever war in the Middle East, I urge you to make your voice heard ahead of this monumental vote.
youtube.com/shorts/Cw9Tp...

04.03.2026 17:19 👍 154 🔁 46 💬 12 📌 3
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🚨 The Senate is expected to vote TODAY on a War Powers Resolution to stop Pres. Trump's reckless, illegal war on Iran.

There's still time to make your voice heard, and every call makes a difference!

Join thousands of people across the country and tell your Senators: #NoWarWithIran! 👇

04.03.2026 15:20 👍 18 🔁 16 💬 1 📌 0
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REP RO KHANNA: Congress must reclaim war powers from an out-of-control Trump over Iran I am forcing a House vote this week on a bipartisan resolution with Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie to end the illegal Iran conflict and reclaim war powers.

As Rep. Khanna reminds us, the founders "entrusted the authority over war and peace 'fully and exclusively' to the people’s representatives in Congress — not the president."

Congress must reclaim this power now and put an end to this destructive, immoral, illegal war of choice. @khanna.house.gov

04.03.2026 17:22 👍 7 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

☎️ Action Resource:

FCNL.org/NoWarWithIran

04.03.2026 15:20 👍 5 🔁 4 💬 0 📌 0
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🚨 The Senate is expected to vote TODAY on a War Powers Resolution to stop Pres. Trump's reckless, illegal war on Iran.

There's still time to make your voice heard, and every call makes a difference!

Join thousands of people across the country and tell your Senators: #NoWarWithIran! 👇

04.03.2026 15:20 👍 18 🔁 16 💬 1 📌 0

📣📣"In our democracy, the president does not have the kingly power to plunge the nation into war without democratic debate and sanction."

04.03.2026 14:40 👍 11 🔁 8 💬 1 📌 0
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Between January and November 2025, immigration agents detained 261 DACA recipients and deported 86.
We need permanent solutions for immigrant youth and DACA Recipients.
Text HOME IS HERE to 787-57 to access the immigrant youth tracker.
https://bit.ly/4aXPx1v

03.03.2026 21:44 👍 6 🔁 6 💬 0 📌 0
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Call Congress: No Military Strikes Against Iran Only Congress can declare war.

☎️ Join thousands of people calling Congress to make their voices heard before pivotal war powers votes this week!

FCNl.org/NoWarWithIran

03.03.2026 21:43 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 0 📌 0
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The message Congress needs to hear right now 👇

🕊️ #WarIsNotTheAnswer!

03.03.2026 21:43 👍 14 🔁 9 💬 1 📌 0
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DHS admits it deported more than 80 DACA recipients “Dreamers” who came to the U.S. as children are protected under U.S. law, so deportations of them are unusual.

The DACA program was meant to protect immigrant youth from detention & deportation.

Yet cruelly, DHS has deported 80+ "Dreamers" who came to the U.S. as children & have known no other home than here.

This must be a wake-up call for Congress to finally provide pathways to citizenship. #HomeIsHere

03.03.2026 18:14 👍 10 🔁 8 💬 1 📌 0
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The human toll of this war has already been devastating.
 
As we mourn those tragically killed, let us raise our voices to demand an end to this horrific and senseless violence. 🙏

#WarIsNotTheAnswer!

02.03.2026 21:29 👍 15 🔁 5 💬 0 📌 0
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Call Congress: No Military Strikes Against Iran Only Congress can declare war.

More than 1,200 people have used our action resource in the past 24 hours to call Congress and make their voices for peace heard. Join them!

FCNL.org/NoWarWithIran

03.03.2026 16:40 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0