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On May 10, 2008, PNA presented a one-day, multidisciplinary conference, with 25 conference partners-- linked below--, to “connect the dots” on the environment, nuclear weapons, and global action on health and peace. We brought together experts, activists, advocates, and interested citizens for a critically-important discussion for Earth’s future. We also honored Jonathan Schell at dinner, and had a beautiful dance performance.
CONFERENCE PARTNERS: Americans for Informed Democracy, Beyond Nuclear, BigPictureSmallWorld.com, Business Leaders for Sensible Priorities, Campaign for a Nuclear Weapons Free World, Center for American Progress, Coalition for Peace Action, Common Cause, Council for a Livable World, Faithful Security, Friends Committee on National Legislation, Global Security Institute, Lawyers Alliance for World Security, Lawyers' Committee on Nuclear Policy, MediaGlobal, Peace Action Philadelphia, Physicians for Social Responsibility, Psychologists for Social Responsibility, Students for Environmental Action, Student Peace Alliance (Temple University & Cabrini College), Students Project for Nuclear Awareness, Union of Concerned Scientists, and United Nations Association of Greater Philadelphia.
PNA at the Philly Fringe!Keep your eyes wide open for two costumed Nukes on the streets of Old City! View
Shultz, Perry, Kissinger, and Nunn Call for a World Free of Nuclear WeaponsFirst appeared: The Wall Street Journal, 1-4-2007. A second article appeared on January 17, 2008, by the authors. NOTE: Ambassador Thomas Graham, Jr. has worked with the authors, and addressed the issue on May 10 in Philadelphia at the PNA-sponsored Conference. View
Intensive Pressure on Congress Helped Stop Initial Funding for Complex 2030After heavy pressure on Congress, many House Members voted against funding for "Complex 2030," the Pentagon's plan for a new generation of infrastructure to build hydrogen bombs. Now the struggle continues in the U.S. Senate. Stay tuned! View
Joseph Cirincione on a Successful US-Iran Nuclear PolicyWatch Joseph Cirincione, Director of Nuclear Policy, discuss how the current situation with Iran may be better handled. View