For over 40 years Ploughshares Fund has supported the most effective people and organizations in the world to reduce and ultimately eliminate the dangers posed by nuclear weapons.
On November 19, 2010 the Association of Fundraising Professionals Minnesota honored Ploughshares Fund’s Board Chair, Roger Hale, as “Outstanding Volunteer Fundraiser” of the year on National Philanthro
In the last two weeks, North Korea unveiled the construction of a new nuclear reactor and a uranium enrichment facility. These advances in the nuclear program demand that the United States reassess its policies toward North Korea and reinvigorate its attempts to engage with the rogue regime.
When the Senate reconvenes on November 15th they will face a test of their willingness to govern. A vote on the New START treaty will be the perfect assessment of Congressional willingness to overcome partisan squabbling and cooperatively bolster U.S. national security.
Harle, an active peacemaker and instrumental supporter of Ploughshares Fund, passed away October 24 at the age of 92. A long time resident of La Jolla, California, Harle dedicated her life to philanthropy and bettering the world around her through her contributions to many local organizations.
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) delivered a powerful endorsement of the New START treaty while mocking those who try to pump up their manhood with nuclear weapons.
British Prime Minister David Cameron announced plans to cut military personnel and hardware in an effort to reconfigure a military that he called "overstretched, underequipped and ill-prepared" to meet the unconventional warfare challenges of the future.