The Cost of War Games

There are ample reasons for resisting taxes for war. The insanity of nuclear weapons inspired many when NWTRCC was established in 1982.  While there were many other reasons people were resisting paying for wars; it was a welcome opportunity to discuss matters of importance, where we place our priorities, attention and resources. Join NWTRCC for… Continue reading


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Paul and Kima holding a sign that states, "Stop Arming Israel."

Friends, As I write this, the fate of the 2024 presidential election is still unknown. Unfortunately, one thing we can always count on, whether it’s a Democrat or Republican in office, is that the US will continue to spend about half of our federal taxes on war and military! In fact, the US spends over… Continue reading


Jail-phobia and War Tax Resistance

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Hundreds of people risk arrest in direct actions pretty much every day. Protests about the war on Gaza might top the list with thousands of arrests in the U.S. since Israel’s genocide began. Last July Nuclear Resister tallied 9,000 arrests, but that number could have doubled by now. Thousands have been arrested in Black Lives… Continue reading


War Tax Resistance Gathering on Zoom – November 8-10, 2024

NWTRCC’s November 2024 conference will be on Zoom the weekend after the election. (Click here register.) We often meet the first weekend in November, but we know that many of our members will be canvassing and doing other pre-election activities. Friday Night Social Mary Sprunger-Froese of Colorado Springs will gather us together with three songs… Continue reading


Dear IRS- Hear US!

This past Tax Day, Tom Joyce in Ithaca, NY joined others to raise awareness about how much of US taxpayer money goes towards military spending that can result in moral injury. May this ongoing and consistent action inspire! Statement of War Tax Resistance – Tom Joyce April 15, 2024 Since coming to this commitment as… Continue reading


Obedience, Protest, and Facing the Consequences

Randy Kehler speaking, Oct 2013

The first obligation of responsible citizenship, I believe, is obedience to one’s conscience. Obedience to one’s government, and to its laws, is very important, but it must come second. Otherwise there is no check on immoral actions by governments, which are bound to occur in any society, whenever power is abused. — Randy Kehler The… Continue reading