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Nuclear Weapons

Trump Moves the World Closer to “Doomsday”
Trump’s withdrawal from the Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty has incited a dangerous arms race.

World’s Most Dangerous Nuclear Weapon Rolls Off Assembly Line
In the upcoming season of presidential politics, the nuclear question belongs at the top of every candidate’s agenda.

As Treaties Collapse, Can We Still Prevent a Nuclear Arms Race?
It may not all be up to Trump and Putin: Cities and civil society have powerful levers to stop an arms race.

Intel Chiefs Use “Global Threat” Report to Uphold US War Machine
The annual “Global Threat Assessment” is used to defend the interests of intel agencies, the Pentagon and the military.

Has the Arms Industry Captured Trump’s Pentagon?
Patrick Shanahan, who spent 30 years at Boeing, is the Trump administration’s acting secretary of defense.

Nuclear Threat Grows as US Prepares to Withdraw From INF Treaty
Today, there are nine nuclear nations and the risks are incalculable. But is anyone paying attention?

Ground Zero Nagasaki: Living the Nuclear Past — and Future
We must remember Nagasaki, not just for the sake of history, but for our future.

War Games in Vermont: Danger of Crashes and Permanent Hearing Loss
The extreme noise and crash danger of military jets makes basing them in densely populated areas unacceptable.

Reviving the Nuclear Disarmament Movement: A Practical Proposal
Although a widespread movement has developed to fight climate change, no counterpart has emerged to take on nukes.

Physicians Work to Bring Back the Anti-Nuclear Movement
By pressuring elected officials, the Washington Against Nuclear Weapons coalition has gained ground.