Legality of Nuclear Weapons
Issue: ban treaty | disarmament | foreign policy | no first use | nuclear weapons | U.S. nuclear policy
Type: report
Some experts argue that nuclear weapons are already illegal under international law. Meanwhile, the United States—with 1,750 deployed nuclear weapons—and eight other nuclear-armed nations unequivocally consider them legal. Adopted in 2017, the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons is an initiative to build a comprehensive legally binding instrument to prohibit nuclear weapons.
Back from the Brink: A Call to Prevent Nuclear War
Issue: disarmament | no first use | nuclear weapons | U.S. nuclear policy
Type: fact sheet
Many local and national organizations have endorsed the “Back from the Brink” resolution. Are you associated with a group that might support this? Introduce this resolution at your church, synagogue, civic group, medical association, university, or municipality.
No First Use Talking Points
Issue: federal government | foreign policy | no first use | nuclear weapons | U.S. nuclear policy
Type: fact sheet
Talking points from PSR on the No First Use Act (H.R. 921/S. 272), which would restrict the United States from using nuclear weapons except in response to a nuclear attack.
No First Use Fact Sheet
Issue: federal government | foreign policy | no first use | nuclear weapons | U.S. nuclear policy
Type: fact sheet
Fact sheet from PSR on the No First Use Act (H.R. 921/S. 272), which would restrict the United States from using nuclear weapons except in response to a nuclear attack.
Nuclear Weapons Abolition Advocacy Training Series
Issue: disarmament | foreign policy | no first use | nuclear weapons | U.S. nuclear policy
Type: advocacy materials | powerpoint | toolkit | training
PSR’s Nuclear Weapons Abolition Program has launched a series of Advocacy Trainings to help members and other citizens who want to hone their citizen advocacy skills. Check out the PowerPoint “modules” we are using to help citizens make a difference in their communities. Effective Advocacy to an Influencer Using and Understanding Social Media Successfully Pitching …