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VC Star – Protect future of graduating classes from nuclear war | Your Turn
BftB Steering Committee Member Dr. Bob Dodge explains why the threat of nuclear war — either by intention, accident, cyber-attack or miscalculation — has never been greater, and why we need public will to eliminate the threat.
Daily Hampshire Gazette – Bruce Stedman: Everything about nuclear weapons matters
BftB member Bruce Stedman argues that discussions of Iran’s nuclear ambitions often overlook the responsibility of existing nuclear-armed states, particularly the U.S., to fulfill their disarmament commitments. He calls for adoption of Back from the Brink’s five policy solutions to reduce nuclear risks and advance the elimination of nuclear weapons.
Daily Hampshire Gazette – Ira Helfand: Moulton and Auchincloss should sponsor H. Res. 317
BftB’s Dr. Ira Helfand argues that recent conflicts involving nuclear-armed states demonstrate the growing risk of nuclear war and the limits of deterrence as a long-term security strategy. He urges support from members of Congress in MA for congressional resolutions backed by Sen. Markey and Rep. McGovern that call for U.S. leadership in pursuing the elimination of nuclear weapons.
Millions, Billions, Trillions! Are We Safe & Secure?
“The American Dream will soon be back and thriving like never before.” 1/20/25 “...I don’t think about Americans' financial situation.” 5/12/2026 -President Donald Trump Millions, Billions, Trillions! Are We Safe & Secure? In 2026 alone, over...
New Report Warns Proposed U.S. “Golden Dome” Missile Defense Would Fail to Protect Americans and Accelerate Global Arms Race
Media contact: Ryann Blackshere Vargas (ryann@preventnuclearwar.org) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. — May 19 — U.S. Senator Ed Markey and U.S. Representative Jim McGovern are speaking out following the release of a new scientific report released today by...
Golden Dome or Golden Scam: The False Promise of Strategic Missile Defense
This report evaluates claims stemming from an announcement by President Trump in 2025 that the U.S. could build a near-100% effective missile defense system within three years at a cost of $175 billion. However, the report finds such effectiveness is unrealistic and far more costly.
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,...