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Take action for tax justice today!

June 6, 2011 at 08:00pm

Today, on the 10th anniversary of the disastrous Bush-era tax cuts, a tax justice revolution is gaining steam. We know what kinds of communities we want, we see that the growing wealth gap is harmful, and we know that good solutions are on the table. If we can pay our taxes, why can't America's wealthiest individuals and richest corporations pay their fair share? 

KFTC Members Help Kentucky Sustainable Energy Alliance plan for a powerful 2012

May 24, 2011 at 08:00pm





Mary and Steve at KySEA meeting




photo: Steve Boyce and Mary Love, KFTC representatives to KySEA

Mountain Justice Summer Training Camp

May 16, 2011 at 08:00pm

This May 20 to 27th, the seventh annual Mountain Justice Summer Camp will take place in the beautiful mountains of Letcher County, Kentucky.

House votes on Ryan budget plan tomorrow; tell Congress what you think tonight!

April 13, 2011 at 08:00pm

Last week, Dana Beasley Brown asked you to urge your Congressional representative to support the Fairness in Taxation Act. Thank you for taking that action!

She can't speak out, so she's asking you to

April 6, 2011 at 08:00pm

As you've probably heard, President Obama and House and Senate leaders are meeting to try to come up with a budget that takes us through the end of this fiscal year, up to September.  Speaker Boehner (OH) is not only not compromising on the Rep Roger's proposed cuts, which are draconian by any sensible measure, but has also been increasing the cuts as the negotiations proceed.  It's not clear t

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