Long Island Press – Explosive play ignites discussion

This op-ed covers the staged reading of the play Atomic Bill and the Payment Due held on Long Island on August 6, 2026 in commemoration of the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The reading was cosponsored by Back from the Brink, as well as other local groups.

Common Dreams – 81 Years on the Brink of Nuclear Annihilation

As the world marks 81 years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, BftB’s Dr. Bob Dodge reflects on the growing dangers of a renewed global nuclear arms race. He argues that today’s geopolitical tensions demand urgent action to reduce nuclear risks, honoring the mantra of the hibakusha: “never again.”

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