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E-News: Iraq Exit Strategy, Putting a Price on Carbon, and More

March 10, 2009

Iraq: Signs the U.S. Could Leave
Take This Flyer to Anniversary Events
Afghanistan: More Troops Won't Bring More Peace
The Carbon Tax: A Market Solution to Global Warming
Take Action: Urge Congress to Put a Price on Carbon
Nuclear Weapons: Time to Ban Nuclear Testing
Event: FCNL Spring Lobby Day Coming Up April 5-6
Immigration: Vigils and Lobby Visits Urge Humane Reform
War Is Not the Answer Photo of the Week: Albany, NY

Iraq: Signs the U.S. Could Leave

As the sixth anniversary of the U.S. invasion approaches on March 19, we at FCNL are encouraged by President Barack Obama's announcement that the United States will withdraw from Iraq by December 31, 2011. Now we all need to hold the president and Congress accountable for withdrawing all U.S. troops and bases by this date. We also need to urge them not to make Afghanistan the exit strategy for Iraq. Find out more.

 

Take This Flyer to Anniversary Events

On March 19 people around the country will hold vigils, demonstrations, and lobby visits with elected officials. Help spread the word that war is not the answer in Afghanistan, just as it wasn't in Iraq, by passing out these flyers at your meeting, church, or elsewhere in your community. Looking for an anniversary event near you? Check out the event listing prepared by the American Friends Service Committee.

Afghanistan: More Troops Won't Bring More Peace

In the coming weeks, the president will likely ask Congress for $75 billion more for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The United States will not be able to bring peace to Afghanistan by sending more troops. Urge your members of Congress to instead invest in the long-term diplomacy and development assistance that will lead to a comprehensive peace.

 

The Carbon Tax: A Market Solution to Global Warming

Proposals to tax carbon emissions and return the money to taxpayers are gaining wider support. This tax is a simple way to create a level playing field for low-carbon energy sources, spur investment in new low-carbon alternatives, and provide a financial incentive for people to reduce their carbon consumption. Find out why FCNL believes a carbon tax is the best mechanism to reduce CO₂ emissions and what its prospects are in Congress in the February Washington Newsletter.

 

Take Action: Urge Congress to Put a Price on Carbon

Legislation introduced last week by Rep. John Larson (CT) would tax fossil fuels based on their carbon content in order to create a level playing field for low-carbon energy sources, spur innovation, and reduce U.S. carbon dioxide emissions. The vast majority of the tax would be returned directly to consumers. Does your representative support this legislation? Urge her or him to sign on as a cosponsor.

 

Nuclear Weapons: Time to Ban Nuclear Testing

During his election campaign, President Obama promised to "build bipartisan consensus behind ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty." Since the United States failed to ratify the treaty 10 years ago, technical advances and a changing political climate have increased the chances that this country will make the world safer by banning nuclear test explosions. This flyer will help you spread the word and lobby your senators to support ratification.

 

Event: FCNL Spring Lobby Days Coming Up April 5-6

Come to Washington in April to practice lobbying and meet the new Congress. On Sunday, April 5, you will receive training and be briefed on Congress's legislative agenda, in preparation for meetings with Congress on Monday. The training sessions and lobby visits will focus on diplomacy with Iran and ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty. Find out more.

 

Immigration: Vigils and Lobby Visits Urge Humane Reform

Last month, more than 150 communities nationwide gathered to pray for Congress to pass humane immigration reform. The events were covered by more than 60 local media outlets. Now the Interfaith Immigration Coalition, of which FCNL is a member, is encouraging people to take the next step and lobby their members of Congress when they are home for recess April 6-17. Find out how you can take part in a lobby visit in your area.

 

War Is Not the Answer Photo of the Week: Albany, NY

Albany Friends Meeting gathers to declare that War Is Not the Answer

Order your own War Is Not the Answer sign and put yourself on the map.