News & Updates
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,...
Spectrum News 1 – Hiroshima bombing’s 79th anniversary: Survivor’s story echoes call for peace
Featuring Hiroshima survivor Kiko Otake and BftB’s Maylene Hughes on Spectrum News 1 – Los Angeles.
Pasadena Star-News – She survived the bombing of Hiroshima. Decades later, she’s sharing her story.
Kikuko Otake, a Hiroshima atomic bomb survivor, shares her story at a Los Angeles event on Aug. 9 hosted by Back from the Brink. Her book reveals the human cost of nuclear war, honoring survivors and urging action toward nuclear disarmament and a safer world.
“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...