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.”

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.

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