80 Years Later: Honor the Memory, End the Threat

August 6 and 9 respectively mark 80 years since the US dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, killing over 200,000 people and unleashing generations of suffering. An estimated 38,000 children died in the attacks, many from the immediate impact of the bombs, others from the long-term health effects of radiation. In a moving testament…

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New Approaches for the Anti-Nuclear Movement

These are hard times for individuals and organizations seeking to reduce the risk of a nuclear confrontation.   The dangers of a nuclear conflict are increasing, but public awareness of the risks we face is at a low ebb. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists’ Doomsday clock, an annual expert assessment of the risk of a…

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Historic Expansion of RECA Passes in Reconciliation Bill

In a historic and hard-fought victory for communities harmed by U.S. nuclear weapons testing, waste, and uranium exposure, Congress has passed the largest expansion of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) since its original enactment in 1990. RECA provided compensation to individuals with serious illnesses resulting from radiation exposure from nuclear testing and uranium work.…

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Ploughshares Urges Diplomacy Following Israel’s Strike on Iran

Israel’s massive strike on Iran has set in motion a dangerous escalatory spiral. Coming at a moment when diplomatic efforts toward a new nuclear agreement between the US and Iran were gaining traction, the strike undermined fragile momentum and threatens to derail progress. The attacks risk further escalation and immense human suffering, including for US…

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RECA Expired One Year Ago—What it Means, and Why it Matters

Today, June 10, 2025, marks one year since the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA) expired. To raise awareness for this anniversary, we’ve gathered information from advocates and partners to share what RECA is, why it matters, and the impacts of RECA’s expiration.  What is RECA?  The Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA), established in 1990, provides…

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