Reasons to Fear, Reasons to Hope: The Nuclear Threat after 80 Years

The nuclear threat is now 80 years old. Nuclear weapons became a reality with the first successful test of a nuclear weapon, the Trinity test, in New Mexico on July 16, 1945.[1] These weapons’ ability to destroy human lives and societies was demonstrated with horrific clarity a few weeks later when two American-made nuclear bombs … Continue reading Reasons to Fear, Reasons to Hope: The Nuclear Threat after 80 Years →

Why a War of “Regime Change” in Iran Would Be a Catastrophe

What direction the conflict between Israel and the United States and Iran will take is unknown. As of this writing, the ceasefire between Israel and Iran is holding and the United States has not bombed Iran again since June 22. We can hope this situation continues. Military conflict among these nations might resume, however. Renewed … Continue reading Why a War of “Regime Change” in Iran Would Be a Catastrophe →

Adding Fuel to a Nuclear Fire: The Israel-Iran Conflict

A new eruption of violence has been shaking the Middle East this week, as Israel has begun bombing Iran and Iran has retaliated in kind against Israel. Israel initiated the attack on its long-time adversary in an attempt to destroy or at least damage Iran’s capacity to build nuclear weapons. Whatever effect the current conflict … Continue reading Adding Fuel to a Nuclear Fire: The Israel-Iran Conflict →

Big, Beautiful Bombs: The Outrage of the Budget Bill and Spending on Nuclear Weapons

The US Congress is currently considering a budget bill that, despite being dubbed “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” will do serious harm to millions of people. Among the most harmful aspects of the bill are its changes to Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provide healthcare coverage and food assistance, respectively, to low-income … Continue reading Big, Beautiful Bombs: The Outrage of the Budget Bill and Spending on Nuclear Weapons →