Nuclear weapons are the most extreme example of power consolidated into the hands of a small number of people and countries wielded against the rest of us and all of humanity. We can, and we must get rid of them before it's too late. Nuclear weapons don’t make us safe, nor do they deter or prevent war. Rather they are the greatest threat to our security and survival. And today, the threat of nuclear war is perhaps greater than it’s ever been.

The only sure way to prevent nuclear war is to rid the world of nuclear weapons, a goal that is possible if we, the people, demand it and join a growing global chorus working to confront this existential threat to humanity.

PSR-LA plays a leading role Back from the Brink: Bringing Communities Together to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, a national grassroots campaign that provides ways for any individual, organization, or elected official to get involved and make a difference. We’ve won the support of hundreds of organizations and elected officials, and over 80 local and state governments—including the City of Los Angeles and the California State Legislature—have adopted resolutions supporting our policy platform. To get involved, contact Maylene Hughes, Grassroots Organizing and Policy Coordinator, for our Nuclear Threats program.

MAKE NUKES HISTORY Campaign

With 13 Oscar nominations, Oppenheimer could make Academy Award history. #MakeNukesHistory reminds us that while Oppenheimer is history, nuclear weapons are not–but they should be. The film’s powerful ending underscores the chain reaction set off by the Manhattan Project, from the shock of the first blast to today’s threats with images of modern nuclear weapons. In a time of extreme risks–even one nuclear weapon is too many. #MakeNukesHistory is breaking through the Oscar noise to raise awareness and build understanding that, together, we can end what Oppenheimer started. Learn more about this exciting campaign by the Nuclear Threat Initiative here www.makesnukehistory.org.