Nuclear weapons threaten all of us, everything, our future, all we hold dear. They are inherently unjust. Their production, testing, and waste continue to disproportionately harm communities of color. The elimination of nuclear weapons is deeply linked to other pressing concerns such as racial and economic justice, militarism, preserving our democracy, and confronting climate change. 

All people deserve to be safe and to have a voice in decisions affecting their security. Back from the Brink gives everyone a simple way to speak out, be involved, and make a difference. Individuals, organizations, municipalities. Activists, elected officials, scientists, doctors, faith leaders, veterans, students, artists, working folks. You, me, all of us.

Together we are making “nuclear weapons a local issue” and connecting them with the real-life security and safety concerns that people and communities face every day.

Back from the Brink: Bringing Communities Together to Abolish Nuclear Weapons is a national grassroots movement rooted in the belief that the loud, powerful demand for change must come from the ground up. It’s a way for any concerned, engaged person to get involved and have an impact in their community, and connect with others around the country doing the same advocacy, organizing, and public education work.

Our advocacy toolkit lays out simple ways you can get involved:

• Engaging on social media
• Leveraging local media and letters to the editor
• Gathering campaign endorsements for Back from the Brink
• Passing a resolution in your local government