Summer is soon upon us and all of us at Back from the Brink HQ hope you find time to relax and unwind, spend time with loved ones, and find some fun and joy in these difficult times.
As we approach the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima on August 6th and Nagasaki on August 9th we also know that our campaign to abolish nuclear weapons cannot rest — we owe it to the hibakusha, to those who perished, to ourselves.
So, let’s also make it a summer of action, education, and advocacy.
There are so many ways that you can make a difference both online and in person — as part of a BftB Hub, with friends, or even by yourself. Here are a few ideas:
- Share one or more BftB’s social media posts every week.
- Tell five neighbors, friends or co-workers about Back from the Brink and urge them to learn more about the issue on our website, follow us on social media, and get involved.
- Hand out BftB flyers, postcards and stickers at local festivals or farmer’s markets (Contact Jeremy Love for more details).
- Urge your U.S. House Representative to cosponsor H. Res. 317 and H. Res 100
- By calling their Washington, DC office and leaving a short message
- Via BftB’s action alert
- Consider organizing your own Hiroshima and Nagasaki event or initiative such as a tree planting, poetry reading, art contest, book reading, or teach-in. Ask local officials and groups to join you.
- Talk to local organizations or your church, synagogue, or mosque about hosting a talk this summer with a BftB expert, Hub leader, or campaigner.
- Write a letter to the editor or commentary in a local newspaper or blog about why abolishing nuclear weapons is important and how people can make a difference (i.e. get involved with Back from the Brink).
If you need any help or more information with any of these ideas, feel free to contact Jeremy Love at jeremy@preventnuclearwar.org.
Also, don’t forget to share your actions on social media and use the hashtag #80DaysofAction
Being visible on social media is an essential ingredient in growing our campaign and helping us reach new supporters, as well as an opportunity to show that people from across the country care deeply about eliminating nuclear weapons.
We also want to amplify your efforts on Back from the Brink’s social media channels!
If you’re not active on social media, email us about your action at info@preventnuclearwar.org with the subject line: “80 Days of Action.” Please include:
- Your name
- Organizational or Hub affiliation (if any)
- Location (city, state)
- 2-3 sentence description of your action
- At least 1 photo*
*Please note that we won’t be able to share your action on social media unless you include at least 1 photo
