Mar 24, 2021 | FAN, Peacemaking, Press Releases
March 23, 2021 Washington, D.C. – Shocked and saddened by yesterday’s mass murder in Boulder, Colorado, the Franciscan Action Network (FAN) calls for a national ban on assault weapons. Franciscans and the Franciscan-hearted are people of peace and non-violence....
Mar 18, 2021 | FAN, Press Releases
March 18, 2021 Washington, D.C. – “As we advocate in the spirits of Saints Francis and Clare and believe in the human dignity of all, the Franciscan Action Network (FAN) is delighted that the For the People Act, S1, has been introduced in the Senate. FAN urges...
Mar 18, 2021 | FAN, Press Releases
March 18, 2021 Demand Immediate Comprehensive Gun Violence Legislation and an End to Misogyny and White Supremacy Washington, D.C. – As investigations continue into Tuesday night’s shooting spree at multiple Atlanta-area massage parlors, Franciscan Action...
Mar 4, 2021 | Faithful Democracy, FAN
Last night, March 3, 2021, the House passed HR1 which will expand voting rights and get big money out of politics. Before the vote, the Franciscan Action Network and fellow Faithful Democracy members were mentioned on the House floor! Watch the video below. HR1 now...
Mar 4, 2021 | FAN, Press Releases
March 3, 2021 Washington, D.C. – The Franciscan Action Network (FAN) applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the For the People Act today. As people of faith who consistently work to transform public policy on multiple social justice issues, we...