THE CALL
The threat of nuclear war is real and growing. Global tensions are on the rise. The United States has pulled out of critical arms control agreements and is spending billions of dollars to rebuild its entire nuclear arsenal, accelerating a new arms race and diverting funds for urgently needed social, economic, and environmental programs. It is high time we change our priorities and reimagine national security to better address the challenges of the 21st century.
Back from the Brink: The Call to Prevent Nuclear War is a national grassroots campaign seeking to fundamentally change U.S. nuclear weapons policy and lead us away from the dangerous path we are on. The initiative lays out five common-sense steps that the United States should take to reform its nuclear policy. We are asking individuals and organizations to join the effort and help build a healthier, safer, and more just world for our children to inherit.
We call on the United States to lead a global effort to prevent nuclear war by:
RENOUNCING THE OPTION OF USING NUCLEAR WEAPONS FIRST
ENDING THE SOLE, UNCHECKED AUTHORITY OF ANY U.S. PRESIDENT TO LAUNCH A NUCLEAR ATTACK
TAKING U.S. NUCLEAR WEAPONS OFF HAIR-TRIGGER ALERT
CANCELLING THE PLAN TO REPLACE ITS ENTIRE NUCLEAR ARSENAL WITH ENHANCED WEAPONS
ACTIVELY PURSUING A VERIFIABLE AGREEMENT AMONG NUCLEAR-ARMED STATES TO ELIMINATE THEIR NUCLEAR ARSENALSYou, Me, All of Us
Scientists, doctors, faith leaders, veterans, elected officials, students, artists, working folks, organizations big and small. You, me, all of us. Back from the Brink gives everyone a simple way to speak out, be involved… and make a difference. Take action today!
Who’s on Board?
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Municipalities
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We want to thank everyone who participated in Back from the Brink’s “Organizing to Prevent Nuclear War in the Current Moment” webcast and conversation last week.
Organizing to Prevent Nuclear War in the Current Moment – Join Us Sept 10
Join Back from the Brink on Thursday, September 10 for a conversation about organizing to prevent nuclear war during unprecedented times.
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Seventy-five years ago this week, the United States dropped nuclear bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki killing roughly 214,000 people by the end of 1945, with more deaths and illnesses from radiation exposure in the years to come. Some survivors,...
