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New Britain Progressive – Nuclear Weapons Deliver No Security, Only the Promise of Annihilation
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.
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...
Anti-Nuclear Weapons Groups “Paddle & Boogie to Stop the Bomb” in GA
by Stephen Wing, member of the Back from the Brink Atlanta Hub By the time No Kings 3 was announced, it was too late to cancel. Our coalition of anti-nuclear groups had already staked out Saturday, March 28, for a “Paddle & Boogie to Stop the Bomb” in Augusta,...
Common Dreams – Tax Day Realities: Nuclear Weapons and Our Dangerous, Misguided Priorities
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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Over 250 Local/State Officials Urge Congress to Act on Nuclear Weapons as Iran War Continues
Back from the Brink (BftB) campaign initiative highlights growing risks posed by nuclear weapons and the importance of community voices FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Ryann Vargas | ryann@preventnuclearwar.org April 7, 2026 — Today, over 250 local and...
Reason Gone Mad – Welcome to the Nuclear Berkshires
Members of BftB’s Massachusetts Hub were interviewed for this report on the acceleration of nuclear weapons-related spending in the Berkshires area of MA. They were able to share our campaign strategy to persuade cities, states, and orgs to endorse common-sense nuclear policies that keep our communities safe.
The Iran War is a Stress Test — and the Nuclear System is Failing
By Danny Hall, Lead Capitol Hill Representative & Faith Community Outreach Coordinator for Back from the Brink What began before dawn on February 28 as a coordinated U.S.-Israel strike on Tehran has rapidly become an overlapping, multi‑theater confrontation that...
ABC News – Questions mount over Iran’s nuclear capabilities
BftB’s Dr. Ira Helfand discusses the threat of nuclear arms being used as the war with Iran escalates.