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Bringing Communities Together: Living Into Our Tagline at Back From the Brink
by Sean Meyer Two days after the election, many of us on the Back from the Brink team got together over Zoom. It was deeply personal, emotional and comforting. It wasn’t a “what do we do now?” conversation but rather a “how are we all doing and how can we support each...
Announcing the Back from the Brink Hub in Atlanta
Last month, in honor of President Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday on October 1st, the Atlanta Hub of Back from the Brink became an officially established group. President Carter came to office determined to reduce the number of nuclear weapons and to improve relations...
Shifting the Nuclear Narrative: Why Congressional Leadership and Your Advocacy Matter
Election day will be here before we know it. So much is at stake for our nation, our democracy, our world — and our critical and urgent efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons and to prevent nuclear war. One thing is for certain, Congress will...
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...
Lanterns of Hope: Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki
We are honored to invite you to “Lanterns of Hope: Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki,” an event to commemorate the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Event Details: WHAT: Lanterns of Hope: Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki – 79th...
Use your voice in final push on MA nuclear resolutions!
From our BftB Hub, Greater Boston PSR: The two state-level nuclear war prevention resolutions we have worked so hard on — the state level Back from the Brink resolution (S.1487) and the resolution to create a citizens' commission to discuss nuclear and climate issues...
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...