CAMPAIGN UPDATES
Connecticut’s Open Letter: A Strategic Push for H. Res. 77
From Ann Froines, Back from the Brink - CT Peace and nuclear disarmament activists in Connecticut, mainly from the Greater Hartford and Greater New Haven areas, wrote and distributed an “Open Letter to the Connecticut Delegation, U.S. House of Representatives,” urging...
We’re Hiring for a Director of Organizing & Outreach
We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new opportunity: Director of Organizing & Outreach! This role is a game-changer for anyone passionate about building movements and driving change. We’re on the lookout for a dynamic, visionary leader to supercharge our campaign’s...
Building Local Power: Nuclear Disarmament Activities in the Seattle Area
Lots of exciting things are happening at Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility (WPSR), which leads Back from the Brink's Seattle-area Hub – thanks in large part to the tremendous activism of Harry Katz, who is working to support BftB, WPSR, and the...
Cultivating Congressional Leadership at the Special Orders Session
UPDATE: Due to changes in the Congressional schedule, the Special Orders session has been canceled for September, and rescheduled for November 13, 2024. Cultivating congressional leadership is one of Back from the Brink’s core strategic priorities. It is essential for...
Commemorating Hiroshima and Nagasaki: Nationwide Actions and Reflections
Many of our Back from the Brink Hubs organized and co-hosted events across the country that commemorated the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. These events featured a diverse range of activities, including film screenings,...
“Nuclear War: A Scenario” Book Club
Dialogue and education are critical to preventing nuclear war and shaping policies that will reduce nuclear risks. Do you have civic-minded friends, family members, or co-workers who like to read, learn, and discuss? This August and September, Back from the Brink...
Hiroshima/Nagasaki Commemoration Events with BftB Hubs
This summer marks the 79th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombings that killed and injured hundreds of thousands in Hiroshima and Nagasaki on August 6 and 9, 1945. Many of our Back from the Brink Hubs and endorsing organizations will be co-sponsoring, hosting, and...
From Trinity to Nagasaki: Honor Victims with Action this Summer
Back from the Brink believes that we all deserve a say on policies that pose a direct threat to our lives, our families, our communities, our planet, humanity’s future. We furthermore believe that it is our responsibility to act and advocate for policies to help...
U.S. Conference of Mayors Adopts New Resolution “The Imperative of Dialogue in a Time of Acute Nuclear Dangers”
Back from the Brink congratulations and thanks lead sponsor, Mayor Quentin Hart of Waterloo, Iowa, and Jackie Cabasso and our friends at Mayors for Peace-US for the unanimous adoption of their resolution, The Imperative of Dialogue in a Time of Acute Nuclear...
