The Olympia Chapter of the Fellowship of Reconciliation works for a nonviolent world, a healthy environment, social justice, economic justice, and peace. We bring together people of diverse ages, races, and faiths who are committed to active nonviolence as a transformative way of life and as a means of profound social change. We model these principles by personal example. We collaborate and dialogue with the larger community for mutual education and to engage in nonviolent and compassionate actions.
Olympia, WA Fellowship of Reconciliation
How much of our income tax goes to war?
Last Updated on Wednesday, 31 March 2010 13:05 Written by Glen Anderson Tuesday, 12 May 2009 19:40
Check out the War Resister League's pie chart showing how much of our income tax goes to war. You can download a copy or order paper copies at at their website.
Raise Wages to Stimulate the Economy
Last Updated on Monday, 19 April 2010 15:08 Written by Glen Anderson Saturday, 09 May 2009 21:47
In the early 1900s Henry Ford significantly raised the wages of his workers building the Model T, so they could buy the cars they were building. This stimulated the whole economy.
From the mid-1940s to the mid-1970s, rising wages stimulated unprecedented prosperity in the US for 30 years. Real wages (in relation to inflation) peaked in 1976 and declined more sharply under Reagan. Ever since, businesses have been cutting wages, and workers have fallen into debt.
Olympia FOR Annual Meeting 2009
Last Updated on Saturday, 09 May 2009 21:52 Written by Glen Anderson Wednesday, 06 May 2009 16:59
Each year the Olympia FOR’s Annual Meeting is a celebration as well as a meeting. This year we’ll enjoy ourselves again, and YOU ARE INVITED! Please join us on Sunday May 17 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Traditions Café, 5th & Water downtown. (map) We’ll celebrate with cake, coffee and tea, and social time. We’ll review a year of rich and varied accomplishments since last May and elect several members to our Steering Committee.
2010 Spring Assembly
