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50 years ago this week, the Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world to the brink of a cataclysmic nuclear war. The conflict galvanized many to demand that the U.S. move towards stopping the nuclear arms race, ending nuclear tests, and to make real the vision of a world free of nuclear weapons. Today, you can help ensure that the lessons of this crisis are not forgotten by writing a letter to the editor.
As Americans tune in to the last Presidential debate on foreign policy and as the decisions over our federal budget come into focus, we have an opportunity to move the country towards the consensus that these weapons represent our past and not the future that we want. We must push for meaningful reductions in the nuclear weapons budget that live up to our international commitments and responsibly protect funding for pressing human and environmental needs.
Please write a letter to the editor today using the talking points provided. As more countries have developed nuclear weapons programs since 1962, the chance of another Cuban Missile Crisis occurring has also increased. Be a leader in your community on this important issue by writing a letter to your local paper.
Take Action »Tell Congress to approve a budget that pushes the Administration to make a bold reduction in our nuclear arsenal.
An impressive delegation of PSR leaders are now in Japan. Follow along on this journey by reading our delegation’s personal and political reflections in our new blog series.
Nuclear Famine: A Billion People at Risk
The newly generated data on the decline in agricultural production that would follow a limited, regional nuclear war in South Asia support the concern that more than one billion people would be in danger of starvation. Epidemic disease and further conflict spawned by such a famine would put additional hundreds of millions at risk. Read more »
Shock and Awe Hits Home
The military operational costs of the war in Iraq, now greater than $500 billion, have surpassed those for the entire Vietnam conflict. These escalating operational costs are alarming, yet the long-term public health costs will be much greater. Read more »
Video: Nukes, Militarism and Public Health
Interview with PSR board member Dr. Andy Kanter. Read more »
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