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Statement on Israel’s Strike and the Crisis of Deterrence Logic: Disarmament Is the Only Realist Path Forward
Back from the Brink: Redefining Realism Before It's Too Late The recent strikes by Israel, a nuclear-armed state against Iran, a non-nuclear adversary, lay bare an urgent truth: global power is no longer grounded in diplomacy or accountability, but in brute nuclear...
80 Days of Action, Education, and Advocacy
Summer is soon upon us and all of us at Back from the Brink HQ hope you find time to relax and unwind, spend time with loved ones, and find some fun and joy in these difficult times. As we approach the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima on...
Davis CAN Secures Congressional Support for No First-Use Nuclear Policy
Davis CAN members Sarah Pattison, Genevieve Colborn, and Judy Reynolds with Lucy Brazil, District Director for Congressman Thompson (2nd from left), at the Congressman’s district office. The Davis Committee Against Nuclear Weapons (Davis CAN), in collaboration with...
How My Buddhist Journey Fuels the Fight for Congressional Accountability and Nuclear Abolition
*This post is part of our “Faith in Action: Moral Courage for a Nuclear-Free Future” series By Danny Hall, Lead Capitol Hill Representative & Faith Community Outreach Coordinator for Back from the Brink At the heart of American democracy stands a fundamental...
A Sacred Call to Faith, Peace, and Planet on Nuclear Prayer Day
*This post is part of our “Faith in Action: Moral Courage for a Nuclear-Free Future” series By Danny Hall, Lead Capitol Hill Representative & Faith Community Outreach Coordinator for Back from the Brink On August 6th, communities around the globe will unite in...
Common Dreams – The New START Treaty at 15: A Crossroads for Nuclear Disarmament
As the New START treaty nears expiration, BftB’s Danny Hall warns of rising nuclear risks and calls on Congress to support diplomacy and disarmament, not a new arms race—emphasizing the urgent need to revive arms control efforts.
Crying Out for Change: The Moral Call for Justice
*This post is part of our "Faith in Action: Moral Courage for a Nuclear-Free Future" series By Danny Hall, Lead Capitol Hill Representative & Faith Community Outreach Coordinator for Back from the Brink "This is not about coming together to simply feel...
La Conner Passes First BftB Resolution in Washington State
On April 22nd, the town of La Conner, Washington became the first town in Washington State to pass a Back from the Brink resolution! This victory is first and foremost because of the hard work of Julia Hurd and the local organization she works with, No More Bombs. ...
Morehouse News – James Height Jr. ’25: Bridging Movements, Making History
James Height Jr., representing the PEAC Institute, Students for Nuclear Disarmament, and the Back from the Brink campaign, made history in Manhattan by becoming the first documented rapper to ever perform at a global disarmament meeting.
