News & Updates
81st Commemoration Events
This summer marks 81 years since the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and across the nation, Back from the Brink Hubs, coalition partners, and endorsing organizations are organizing powerful community events to honor the victims, hear from hibakusha,...
Hope, Resilience, and Acting Locally in Dark Times
Ingrained into the Back from the Brink campaign are two core principles: The abolition of nuclear weapons is both necessary and possible Nuclear weapons are a local issue Words we repeat quite often. Think of them as our campaign’s mantras. But it’s not always easy to...
Common Dreams – Don’t Pull the Trigger: Say ‘No!’ to New Plutonium Pits
In this op-ed, BftB’s Dr. Bob Dodge argues that expanding U.S. plutonium pit production is unnecessary, costly, and dangerous, increasing risks to workers, frontline communities, and the environment while fueling a new nuclear arms race. He proposes that the entire expansion plan should be put on hold and a more complete and transparent PEIS process that addresses the entire environmental, economic, and health impacts to the communities directly at risk should be implemented.
The Boston Globe – ‘Don’t give AI the bomb’: A ‘Boston brain trust’ seeks papal backing in new push for nuclear disarmament
A coalition of Nobel laureates, scientists, and disarmament advocates, including BftB’s Dr. Ira Helfand, is convening a global summit with Pope Leo XIV to address the growing risks posed by artificial intelligence and nuclear weapons. The effort seeks to elevate global action as AI becomes increasingly integrated into military decision-making.
Freedom, Independence & Inalienable Rights
This is a season in which we celebrate freedom and independence. Last week, we celebrated Juneteenth – the annual commemoration of the emancipation of African Americans in the United States from chattel slavery. Next week, we mark the 250th anniversary of our...
We All Have What It Takes to Speak Up & Stir It Up
From Carol Goiburn, Back from the Brink – Fresno Just this month, I finally found the guts to do a live radio show and talk about nuclear weapons. Why so scared? I’m not a nuclear scientist, analyst, engineer, nuclear policy advisor, or author with pages of research...
Fourth Annual Interfaith Vigil Marking the 81st Anniversary of the Trinity Atomic Test in Santa Fe, NM
On July 19 at St. Michael’s High School in Santa Fe, local faith leaders, nuclear disarmament advocates, environmental organizations, and community members will gather to commemorate the 81st anniversary of the Trinity Test, the world's first atomic bomb detonation,...
Syracuse Action and The Strength of Networks!
From Diane Swords, Upstate NY Hub (/Syracuse Action) How many times have you asked your representative to support H. Res. 317, the Back from the Brink resolution? We in central NY have been spurred to increasing activity because of the rising nuclear danger, but in...
Worcester Telegram – Time to disarm nukes
In this letter to the editor, BftB member Charles Washburn warns that escalating conflicts involving nuclear-armed nations underscore the urgent need to eliminate nuclear weapons. Highlighting H. Res. 317 and S. Res. 323, they urge elected officials in Massachusetts to support a safer path forward.