National Campaign for a Peace Tax Fund

News:

2006-10-03
On September 28th, Representative Carolyn Kilpatrick (MI-13) became a cosponsor of the Religious Freedom Peace Tax Fund Bill, H.R. 2631. This is her first time sponsoring peace tax fund legislation. The bill now has support from 46 members of Congress, which is the most support it has had in Congress since 1990.

2006-9-26
On September 19, 2006, Representative Darlene Hooley (OR-05) became a cosponsor of the Religious Freedom Peace Tax Fund Bill, H.R. 2631. The bill now has support from 45 members of Congress, which is the most support it has had in Congress since 1990.

2006-9-26
Job Description: Outreach to supporters and public to build support for the Campaign, writing and editing for newsletter and website, and fundraising and grant writing.

2006-8-04
Representatives Rush Holt (NJ-12) became a cosponsor of the Religious Freedom Peace Tax Fund Bill, H.R. 2631, on June 28, 2006. The bill only needs one more cosponsor to add his or her name within the current congress to garner the most cosponsors it has had since 1990.

2006-6-12
On May 24, Representatives Chaka Fattah (PA-02) and Paul Kanjorski (PA-11) added their names to the Religious Freedom Peace Tax Fund Bill, H.R. 2631.

2006-6-07
The second 2006 newsletter is now available for download at no cost. Click the link above to read it directly in your browser. (PDF)

2006-4-19
Join with other conscientious objectors to military violence to speak out against forced conscription in the military – whether it is our bodies or our tax dollars that are used to kill.

2006-4-12
On April 7th, the New York Yearly Meeting of Friends released one of the most wide-reaching and definitive statements about opposition to military taxation to come from any religious group in this country.

2006-3-24
Tax Day is a great opportunity to get people thinking about the moral implications of how their tax dollars are spent. Here are some ideas for Tax Day actions.

2006-3-24
The first 2006 newsletter is now available for download at no cost. Click the link above to read it directly in your browser. (PDF)

2006-3-16
Two new reports are available from the Rhode Island Campaign for Conscience (RICC).

The RICC Organizer Manual is an outline of what Natalie Merrill, the local organizer for RICC, did to set up and carry out the campaign. It includes a timeline, logistical details, and advice for setting up a similar campaign.

The Local Resolution Guide is a step-by-step manual for getting your own town or city council to pass a resolution in support of the Religious Freedom Peace Tax Fund Bill.

2006-3-8
We've compiled an assortment of resources to help congregations incorporate the issue of conscientious objection to military taxation into a worship service.

2006-3-2
First the good news: Inge Donato was released from prison on February 6th after serving a six-month term for her refusal to pay taxes for military purposes. Inge has expressed deep gratitude to all those who wrote her and spoke out on her behalf during her time in prison. While in jail, she received letters from people all over the world. The support she felt from this broad community helped her to endure the harsh conditions of prison. Thanks to all of you who communicated with Inge during this time!

And now the bad news: Inge's husband, Joe Donato, and their fellow community member, Kevin McKee, begin their prison terms this month. Kevin's 24-month term began last Monday, and this morning Joe reported to prison to begin his 27-month sentence.

2006-2-8
President Bush unveiled his plan for the 2007 budget. Bush has spent huge sums on the military in the past, but this budget breaks the previous record for military spending with $439.3 billion allocated for military activities.

2005-12-15
On December 15, Representatives Dennis Kucinich (OH-10) and Julia Carson (IN-07) added their names to the Religious Freedom Peace Tax Fund Bill, H.R. 2631. This bill now has support from 41 members of Congress, including lead sponsor Rep. John Lewis (GA-05).