NEWS & UPDATES
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" seriesBy Danny Hall, Lead Capitol Hill Representative & Faith Community Outreach Coordinator for Back from the Brink "This is not about coming together to simply feel good....
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.
Common Dreams – Tell Congress to Stop Spending Your Tax Dollars on Nuclear Weapons
BftB’s Dr. Bob Dodges urges Congress to reallocate taxpayer dollars from nuclear weapons to critical public needs like healthcare, education, and climate action—arguing that real security comes from investing in people, not weapons of mass destruction.
2025 Nuclear Weapons Programs Tax Calculator
Tell Your Representative: Co-sponsor H. Res. 317
Milwaukee Adopts a Back from the Brink Resolution
On April 2, Milwaukee, Wisconsin adopted a Back from the Brink resolution with the unanimous support of its Common Council! The Milwaukee resolution supports Back from the Brink's five policy solutions: calling on U.S. leaders to actively pursue a verifiable agreement...
Community Voices: “An Unexpected Meeting with Rep. Hayes”
by Jill Friedman On March 9th, 2025, I went to an Avon Town Meeting for Connecticut's 5th district, which featured Rep. Jahana Hayes. It was the perfect opportunity to ask her to consider co-sponsoring H. Res. 77. I had been involved with Back from the Brink and was...