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WTRs in Asheville
David Swanson and Cindy Sheehan and war tax resisters from across the country met up in Asheville, North Carolina, May 3–5. The New South Network of War Resisters hosted and lots of locals joined us, provided housing, and told their stories. Read “Some Don’t Pay Their War Taxes” by David Swanson. See video excerpts. David Gross posted photos on Facebook, and we’ll add more links to photos and video in the next couple days. Thanks to our hosts, to Cindy who took time from the Tour de Peace, and to everyone who came!
Tax Day 2013
Click here for media links and lots of photos and reports from Tax Day actions. Watch and hear war tax resisters on Democracy Now!, KPFA, South Bend TV, and more. Check out what Bishop Gumbleton has to say about war tax resistance, and find links for videos from April 15 protests.
Not Just April 15
War tax resistance doesn’t stop after April 15. In fact, now is a good time to study up. Every paycheck with federal tax withholding gives a loan for federal tax dollars that help buy drones, indefinite detention, nuclear weapons, killing innocent civilians… if you’re reading this you probably have your own list. Read through our “How To” page to get started.
Updates & Articles!
Go to our Latest News page for other reports and links to articles about individual war tax resisters and perspectives on refusal to pay taxes.
Thoreau and His Heirs
The History and the Legacy of Thoreau’s “Civil Disobedience”
– Study Guide and Kit –
History doesn’t have to be, well, old. With this study kit, students will see how Thoreau’s actions and writings have inspired countless people around the world for more than 160 years, including individuals who today are refusing taxes and risking jail to protest war.
CONTENTS
On the Duty of Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau
(A.J. Muste Institute Pamphlet Series)
- Death & Taxes DVD, a 30-min. 2010 award-winning video about war tax resisters carrying on Thoreau’s tradition in the United States today (produced by National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee)
- Study Guide questions challenging students to consider if Thoreau’s actions and words are still relevant
- Historic Civil Disobedience Actions A select list of 60 actions (and practitioners) since the time of Thoreau, with resources for further study
Also, if you’d like an in-person presentation to your class, see http://www.nwtrcc.org/speakers.php
$30 for one kit (less for 2 or more)
Call (800) 269‒7464 for more information
When I meet a government which says to me, ‘Your money or your life,’ why should I be in haste to give it my money?
If a thousand men were not to pay their tax bills this year, that would not be a violent and bloody measure, as it would be to pay them, and enable the State to commit violence and shed innocent blood.
Under a government which imprisons unjustly, the true place for a just man is also a prison.