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Nuclear Weapons
On 75th Anniversary, Hiroshima Survivor Warns Against Nuclear Weapons
Hideko Tamura Snider, who was 10 years old when she survived the attack, describes her harrowing journey.
Trump Boosts Nuclear Weapons Spending, Fueling a New Arms Race
Two reports highlight the soaring cost of nuclear weapons and the dangers of U.S. nuclear policy under Trump.
Risk of Nuclear War Rises as US Deploys New Nuke for First Time Since Cold War
In late 2019, the U.S. Navy quietly deployed a submarine armed with a low-yield nuclear warhead.
Trump’s Presidency Brings Us Closer to Midnight on the Doomsday Clock
We are 100 seconds to midnight on the Doomsday clock.
Trump’s Broad-Based Sanctions Failed in Iran and Will Fail in North Korea
The Trump administration may have botched its last opportunity to denuclearize the Korean Peninsula.
Cities in the Crosshairs Are Pushing Back Against Nuclear Weapons
Over 40 U.S. cities have put forward a resolution against nuclear war that they will push Congress to adopt.
Pope Francis Calls Nuclear Weapons Immoral as Catholic Activists Face Jail
The activists were recently convicted of three felony counts and a misdemeanor charge.
Convicted Anti-Nuclear Activists Speak Out: “Pentagon Has Brainwashed People”
Although convicted, the defendants are pleased their action lifted the veil on nuclear dangers at the Kings Bay base.
Seven Peace Activists Found Guilty of “Conspiracy” for Anti-Nuclear Protest
The Kings Bay Plowshares 7 were charged for breaking into a naval base housing nuclear ballistic missile submarines.
Taking Next Steps Toward Nuclear Abolition
The Kings Bay Plowshares 7 face harsh sentences for a nonviolent and symbolic action against nuclear weapons.