Campaign Updates
81st Commemoration Events
This summer marks 81 years since the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and across the nation, Back from the Brink Hubs, coalition partners, and endorsing organizations are organizing powerful community events to honor the victims, hear from hibakusha,...
Hope, Resilience, and Acting Locally in Dark Times
Ingrained into the Back from the Brink campaign are two core principles: The abolition of nuclear weapons is both necessary and possible Nuclear weapons are a local issue Words we repeat quite often. Think of them as our campaign’s mantras. But it’s not always easy to...
Freedom, Independence & Inalienable Rights
This is a season in which we celebrate freedom and independence. Last week, we celebrated Juneteenth – the annual commemoration of the emancipation of African Americans in the United States from chattel slavery. Next week, we mark the 250th anniversary of our...
We All Have What It Takes to Speak Up & Stir It Up
From Carol Goiburn, Back from the Brink – Fresno Just this month, I finally found the guts to do a live radio show and talk about nuclear weapons. Why so scared? I’m not a nuclear scientist, analyst, engineer, nuclear policy advisor, or author with pages of research...
Fourth Annual Interfaith Vigil Marking the 81st Anniversary of the Trinity Atomic Test in Santa Fe, NM
On July 19 at St. Michael’s High School in Santa Fe, local faith leaders, nuclear disarmament advocates, environmental organizations, and community members will gather to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the Trinity Test, the world's first atomic bomb detonation,...
Syracuse Action and The Strength of Networks!
From Diane Swords, Upstate NY Hub (/Syracuse Action) How many times have you asked your representative to support H. Res. 317, the Back from the Brink resolution? We in central NY have been spurred to increasing activity because of the rising nuclear danger, but in...
Millions, Billions, Trillions! Are We Safe & Secure?
“The American Dream will soon be back and thriving like never before.” 1/20/25 “...I don’t think about Americans' financial situation.” 5/12/2026 -President Donald Trump Millions, Billions, Trillions! Are We Safe & Secure? In 2026 alone, over...
New Report Warns Proposed U.S. “Golden Dome” Missile Defense Would Fail to Protect Americans and Accelerate Global Arms Race
Media contact: Ryann Blackshere Vargas (ryann@preventnuclearwar.org) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. — May 19 — U.S. Senator Ed Markey and U.S. Representative Jim McGovern are speaking out following the release of a new scientific report released today by...
The Iran War: What It Means for Nuclear Nonproliferation & Disarmament
We’ve all heard the phrase “talk is cheap.” It’s certainly true that actions often do speak louder than words. But when it comes to international relations and global affairs, talk (e.g. diplomacy, dialogue, negotiation) is invaluable and is what ultimately...