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We’ve canceled planned advertising with The New York Times after it refused to allow an ad referring to Israel’s genocide in #Gaza. Joyce Ajlouny, AFSC's General Secretary, called the refusal “an outrageous attempt to sidestep the truth.” afsc.org/newsroom/new-y…

The Trump administration is converting warehouses across the country into ICE facilities. But communities are pushing back—and winning. In New Hampshire, AFSC worked with community members to organize and stop an ICE warehouse jail from being built. bit.ly/4bpOSWQ

Around the U.S., Quakers and people of conscience have joined AFSC’s monthly “Love as Action” vigils. Together, we are bearing witness to the rising authoritarianism and oppression in the U.S. Find an event near you. bit.ly/4sGT77k

This week, our monthly webinar series will look at ways to oppose the U.S. war with Iran. We’ll also hear from local organizers in New Orleans. Together, we’ll explore what we can learn from their efforts to create futures beyond authoritarianism. bit.ly/4b9Y3Mo

What happens to people after they’re deported? AFSC and partners have released a new report based on interviews with hundreds of people in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Costa Rica. Read the report here. bit.ly/3N5bOCR

Since 2021, AFSC's Emerging Leaders for Liberation program has trained more than 90 young people in social justice and grassroots organizing. Read more about our 2025 participants and their experiences. bit.ly/4bnF5kd

In this @SentinelColo editorial, the Sentinel Colorado Editorial Board shares findings from a new AFSC and partners report on inhumane conditions at the GEO for‑profit detention facility and urges ending private immigration detention contracts. sentinelcolorado.com/opinion/editor…

Right now, Congress is considering sending more money to fund ICE and CBP. But ICE and CBP are assaulting people in the streets, tearing families apart, and creating fear. Tell Congress: NO more money for ICE and Border Patrol! afsc.org/action/tell-co…

Since December, over 20 communities across the country have taken part in AFSC’s Love as Action vigils. Here, two organizers reflect on what brought them into this work—and why this moment calls for a witness rooted in love. bit.ly/4rPk6xB

More than 1,500 immigrants are locked up at the for-profit GEO detention center in Aurora, Colorado. A new report from AFSC and partners details inhumane conditions at the facility. bit.ly/4ri4Jge

New York City's public hospitals are paying millions to Palantir. The company’s tools help Israel plan its attacks and fuel ICE’s deportation machine. Research by AFSC uncovered the relationship between Palantir and the hospital system. Read more. bit.ly/4rgNj3E

Right now, the Trump administration is trying to end TPS for several countries. That would put many longtime residents at risk of losing everything they've built. Here, four immigrants share what TPS has meant to them. bit.ly/4l95N4s

Rafah’s fragile door: How #Gaza’s ‘ceasefire’ masks a continuing siege trtworld.com/article/09da25… @trtworld @afsc_org

🚨 Our partners in Latin America interviewed 364 migrants in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Costa Rica, many of whom were deported from the United States. Their testimonies reveal the effects of cruel migration policies on their lives. Read more. afsc.org/sites/default/…

This week, the U.S. and Israel launched a war of aggression on Iran, an illegal war. Retroactive approval from Congress can’t make it legal. It was illegal and immoral from the start. As a Quaker organization, we know war is never the path to peace.

AFSC and partners released a new report, titled 'How Cruel Migration Policies Hurt People' that goes beyond stats and "traces the stories, lived realities and policies which deeply impact millions of people,” said AFSC's Marcia Aguiluz. Read the report: afsc.org/newsroom/new-r…

Today at noon ET join AFSC and Back from the Brink for No Nukes Advocacy Hour! In this hands-on webinar, you'll learn about current nuclear policy and contact Congress with talking points on why we need to move policy in a more just and peaceful direction. mobilize.us/afsc/event/902…

On Feb. 28, the U.S. and Israel launched an unprovoked war of aggression on Iran, dropping bombs on cities across the country and calling for regime change. Here's what you need to know about the U.S. war on Iran: afsc.org/news/what-you-…

AFSC is now accepting applications for our next cohort of Emerging Leaders for Liberation. Participants receive training and hands-on experience to deepen their social justice and leadership skills. Learn more about the program and apply here. bit.ly/4sd7sbD

AFSC and Quaker Peace & Social Witness (QPSW) have nominated Concordis International for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. Concordis has worked for two decades to support communities to address root causes of conflict and build lasting peace. bit.ly/4tWHASZ

Recently, House Republicans proposed a new Farm Bill that would deepen hunger in the U.S. and further harm the environment. Congress has a chance to make this right. Learn what you need to know about the new Farm Bill. bit.ly/4s5OYtn