[Prefatory Note: What follows below is An Open Letter to the American People: Political Responsibility in the Nuclear Age. It was jointly written by myself [Richard Falk] in collaboration with David Krieger and Robert Laney. The three of us have been long connected with the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation. For further information on the work of the foundation see wagingpeace.org. The NAPF focuses its effort on the menace posed by nuclear weaponry and the urgency of seeking nuclear disarmament. The nuclear agreement with Iran and the North Korean nuclear test explosion are reminders of the gravity of the unmet challenge, […]
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Three minutes to midnight no time to rebuild Trident missiles (Op-Ed)
Editor’s Note: Dr. David Hall is a longtime, active member of Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action. Dave has been a constant voice for abolishing Trident over the years, and continues to speak out against the government’s plans to build a new generation of ballistic missile submarines to replace the current Trident fleet. This guest commentary appeared in today’s Everett Herald newspaper. ****************** Guest commentary published on Saturday, January 30, 2016 in The Herald of Everett, Washington Three minutes to midnight no time to rebuild Trident missiles By David C. Hall A year ago the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved […]
READ MORENo End to the Government’s Quest for Secrecy
Editor’s Note: The United States Government continues to erect huge walls of secrecy (in the name National Security and its endless war on terror), preventing the public from (among other things) exercising our right to know about issues that affect our health and safety. Glen Milner has been a constant advocate for our right to know, and won a significant victory in the US Supreme Court in 2011 – Milner v. Department of the Navy. Milner had requested (through FOIA) explosives data and maps to determine the risk to neighbors of a Navy munitions storage depot in case of an accident involving explosives […]
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Editor’s Note: As we approach the end of 2015 and prepare to move into a new year, I invite you to read the annual Ground Zero letter that was sent to many supporters by postal mail at the end of November. It’s a wonderful summary of the events of the past year along with a glimpse of what’s to come in 2016. Best wishes to all, and hope to see you at Ground Zero in 2016. ****************** November 14, 2015 Dear Friends: This is our annual report of activities, and an appeal for funds for Ground Zero.trailer movie Nocturnal Animals 2016 […]
READ MOREMichael Siptroth’s Statement to the Judge
Michael Siptroth, one of the four resisters who recently had mitigation hearings in Kitsap District Court on October 27th, wrote a formal statement, which he read to the judge. Michael provided us with a copy, which we’ve scanned to share with you here. With thanks to Michael and his colleagues for their dedication to the abolition of nuclear weapons, and a just, peaceful world. Click here if you would like to read the PDF version of Michael’s letter.watch Power Rangers film online now
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