Atherton, CA Joins Back from the Brink
On November 18th, the city of Atherton, CA became the latest city to express their support for the Back from the Brink campaign, joining with nearly 50 other cities around the country in calling on the U.S. government to live up to its treaty obligations to work toward total nuclear abolition, and in the meantime, to embrace commonsense nuclear policies that will reduce the likelihood of a nuclear exchange.
Back from the Brink Included in APHA Policy Statement
On October 24, the same day as the 50th Ratification of the U.N. Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons as well as the 75th Anniversary of the founding of the U.N., the American Public Health Association included language supportive of the Back from the...
Exciting Campaign Updates from Iowa and California
Last week, Mayor Frank Cownie of Des Moines, Iowa signed a proclamation declaring June 22nd, 2020 “Back from the Brink: The Call to Prevent Nuclear War Day” in solidarity with our campaign. Mayor Cownie has demonstrated real leadership in speaking out against the...
Evanston, IL Becomes First City in Midwest to Join Back from the Brink
On January 13th, Evanston, IL City Council voted unanimously to support the Back from the Brink campaign and to call on the U.S. government to take commonsense steps to reduce the likelihood of nuclear war. This is the first city in the Midwest to join Back from the Brink, bringing the total number of city endorsements to 42.
Back from the Brink in the News
In the past week, members within the Back from the Brink coalition have placed op-eds in three different papers, from coast to coast. The interest in these op-eds reflects the growing concern in this country about the real threats of nuclear war, but it also shows that citizens are ready to take action and demand saner nuclear policies.
Campaign Updates
The Real-World House of Dynamite: What the Film Gets Right (and What’s Still Missing)
Resources for Hosting a Gathering to Watch A House of Dynamite
100 Days to the Brink: Why the New START Countdown Demands Our Leadership
September 26: A Day to Call on Leaders to Support a World Free of Nuclear Weapons
BftB Hub Members Testify at Massachusetts State Legislature
