Daily Hampshire Gazette – Ira Helfand: Moulton and Auchincloss should sponsor H. Res. 317

May 27, 2026 | Media/Op-Eds

BftB’s Dr. Ira Helfand argues that recent conflicts involving nuclear-armed states demonstrate the growing risk of nuclear war and the limits of deterrence as a long-term security strategy. He urges support from members of Congress in MA for congressional resolutions backed by Sen. Markey and Rep. McGovern that call for U.S. leadership in pursuing the elimination of nuclear weapons.

New Britain Progressive – Nuclear Weapons Deliver No Security, Only the Promise of Annihilation

May 1, 2026 | Media/Op-Eds

In this op-ed, Joe Wasserman highlights advocacy efforts by members of Back from the Brink CT, who urged Senator Chris Murphy to cosponsor S.Res. 323, a resolution calling for a halt and reversal of the nuclear arms race. The piece warns that growing global conflict, the erosion of arms control agreements, and nuclear weapons remaining on hair-trigger alert increase the risk of catastrophic nuclear war, while calling for renewed public and political leadership toward nuclear disarmament.

Common Dreams – Tax Day Realities: Nuclear Weapons and Our Dangerous, Misguided Priorities

Apr 17, 2026 | Media/Op-Eds

BftB’s Dr. Bob Dodge writes that Tax Day is a moment to reflect on national priorities, warning that the more than $137 billion spent this fiscal year on nuclear weapons divert resources away from urgent needs like healthcare, education, and climate action. He highlights the growing costs of nuclear weapons programs and calls for a shift toward investments that provide true human security and a future free from nuclear threat.

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