Rehumanize International

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We could no more ask for a bomb to be dropped on our fellow man nor propose they die by scalpel, vacuum, and forceps before birth if we recognized their inherent dignity. If we understood them as being like ourselves, we would not wish them ill; we could only work for peace.

#ConsistentLifeEthic

A Five-Year-Old in Hiroshima by Sarah Terzo—On August 6, 1945, the United States became the only country ever to use nuclear weapons against another nation when our military dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima.The death toll of ...

"The reality of radiation poisoning makes nuclear weapons unspeakably cruel, and in this way, more horrific than conventional ones," writes Sarah Terzo.

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Lauren and Dane hold up a teal banner that says "Everyone deserves to live free from violence"

We were proud to join the National March for Palestine this past Saturday! Everyone deserves to live free from violence 🕊️ #StopStarvingGaza

Thank you to all who joined us in front of the White House this morning to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Nagasaki 🌹🕊️

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Through the Eyes of a Child: A View of Hiroshima by Sarah Terzo—On August 6, 1945, the United States became the only country ever to use nuclear weapons in a war with the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and, a few days later, Nagasaki.This August marks the 80th anniversary. Was the atomic bomb needed to end World War II?The American government led the US public to believe that dropping the atomic bomb was necessary to end World War II and prevent future bloodshed. However, we now know that Japan may have been willing to surrender if c

"Unfortunately, one of the cruelest aspects of nuclear weapons is that many people who survive the initial blast later succumb to radiation sickness."
#Hiroshima #Nagasaki
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Join us TOMORROW at 10am ET for vigil commemorating the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. We'll be gathering outside the White House in Washington, DC. See you there: www.facebook.com/share/1CcXsu...

The Children of Hiroshima by Sarah Terzo—On August 6, 1945, the United States dropped a nuclear bomb on Hiroshima. Two hundred forty-seven thousand people, over half the city’s population, were killed. Three days later, a second bomb was dropped on Nagasaki.In 1951, Japanese professor Arata Osada compiled the testimonies of children who survived. In 1980, they were translated and published in the United States.The following quotes are from some of the children.Witnessing burned and injured peopleHiroaki Ichikawa was five

"Masao Baba was five at the time of the bombing. His home was destroyed, his father was killed, his brother lost his ear, and his little sister lost an eye."
#Hiroshima #Nagasaki
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Nuclear Disarmament Resources for Families by Lauren Pope—These resources help families of all backgrounds understand why nuclear disarmament matters for human dignity and the future of our world.Books for ages 4-8My Hiroshima by Junko Morimoto • First-hand account from atomic bombing survivor • Honest depiction of aftermath (content warning: graphic) • Helps young children understand historical realityThe Peace Tree from Hiroshima by Sandra Moore, illustrated by Kazumi Wilds • Story of bonsai tree that survived Hiroshima bombing • Four

Here are some resources that help families of all backgrounds understand why nuclear disarmament matters for human dignity and the future of our world:
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City in Flames: One Hiroshima Survivor’s Story The Hiroshima bombing through the eyes of a child

"[T]here was a sudden, terrific flash, and we were all blown to the ground. There was a deep yellow light around us which was so strong that we couldn’t open our eyes. ‘It’s hot!’ I cried and tightly covered my face with both hands."
#Hiroshima
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Was the Bombing of Hiroshima Justified? The war with Japan could have ended without it

"With his knowledge of communications between Japan and the Soviet Union, Truman was aware that Japan wanted an end to the war and was open to more negotiations."

New on the blog from Sarah Terzo:
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Illinois Pro-life Coalition Meeting — Illinois Right to Life The abortion movement in Illinois is constantly shifting—adapting strategies and advancing policies that further entrench the Culture of Death in our state. That’s why it’s critical that we are unit...

IL Right to Life is launching statewide coalition meetings over Zoom! It would be great if we could see a solid showing of the consistent life portion of the coalition.

The kickoff meeting is this Monday at 2pm. Hope to see you there!

Register here: www.illinoisrighttolife.org/events/event...

Sorry to be a buzzkill but human beings are being killed by the thousands daily

#ProLife #Eugenics #SydneySweeney

A blurred image of people protesting in front of the White House. White text superimposed on the photo reads: "Vigil to End the Nuclear Danger. Saturday, August 9, 10:0am-12:00pm, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington DC. Come join Consistent Life Network, the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker House of Washington, DC, and more allied groups in remembering those lost to nuclear violence. We testify to the destruction of nuclear war, and advocate for a day when the threat is no longer posed to human life." The Consistent Life Network logo (a white infinity symbol with a broad middle stroke and thinner end strokes) is in the bottom right corner.

Next weekend is our quarterly Vigil to End the Nuclear Danger. In a special way, we are remembering the 80th anniversary of the nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan.

Want to join us? Find out more in this week's Peace & Life Connections. www.consistentlifenetwork.org/single-post/...

The Murderous Seduction of American Pop Culture by Lauren Boyer—Once upon a time, serial killers were feared and despised. Now, they seem to be romanticized and adored. There is something to be said for the positive media representation of criminal...

"...when someone is seen as attractive, we are more likely to sympathize with them—and possibly humanize the atrocities they commit," writes Lauren Boyer. "We should therefore think twice before using attractive actors to represent serial killers." www.rehumanizeintl.org/post/the-mur...

If you sign up at the Guardian tier, you can hang out with me at the quarterly virtual meetup, and I think that's neat.

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We're just 3 people shy of having 50 new members in the month of July! From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU for the support!!

We're going to send our 50th member a special prize — sign up now and it may be you: rehumanizeintl.org/membership

Stop the Execution of Edward Zakrzewski in Florida Florida has scheduled Edward Zakrzewski​ for execution on July 31, 2025 for the 1994 murders of his wife, Sylvia, and his two children, Edward and Anna​. Edward’s death sentences were the product of...

Edward’s death sentences were the product of two simple majority votes (7-5 each) plus a judge’s override of a jury’s life verdict. In no other state in the nation, including under Florida’s current law, would Edward even be eligible for execution. actionnetwork.org/petitions/st...

When the world is dehumanizing people, we respond.

Right now, we're $400 away from unlocking a $20,000 matching grant that doubles our response capacity. We have 3 days left in July to get there.

Help us by becoming a contributing member today: rehumanizeintl.org/membership

"There are dozens of us!!" #ConsistentLifeEthic #ProLife

The Price of Mass Incarceration by Lauren Boyer—With a national debt of $36.58 trillion, many people worry about government overspending. One slogan that has been cropping up in recent years is to “defund the police.” At first glanc...

"It can cost families up to $24.95 for a 15-minute call with their loved one. Not only are many of the families of the incarcerated injured by the loss of a provider and loved one, but statistics show they contribute $2.9 billion to the system."
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an image of the 1990 Capitol Crawl protest overlayed with the words "July 26, 1990: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law"

35 years ago today, the ADA was signed into law! This monumental piece of legislation changed the lives of people with disabilities in the US and worldwide, as it sparked a global movement for disability rights. Today, we celebrate how far we've come!

#DisabilityRights #CapitolCrawl #ADAday

No amount of propaganda should convince you that some children don't deserve to grow up

#ConsistentLifeEthic #ProLife

🇮🇪🇬🇧 Let's rehumanize Britain and Ireland! This Friday, we’re hosting a chapter interest meeting for friends in the UK and Ireland to connect with others and and learn how to bring the CLE to your community. Please join us! Email execdirec@rehumanizeintl.org for the meeting link.

a poem from Hiroshima survivor Tamiki Hara: The strange rhythm of the human bodies, Inflamed and red, That mingle with the glaring wrecks And the cinders of grayish white In the vast panorama — Is this all that has happened, or is it what could have happened? Oh, the world stripped of all in an instant How the swollen belly of the horse Glares beside the toppled streetcar. And the stench of the smoldering wires!

This August marks the 80th anniversary of the first (and hopefully only) use of nuclear weapons in war.

The suffering witnessed by survivors like Tamiki Hara must not be repeated.

Read our white paper on the abolition of nuclear weapons: rehumanizeintl.org/nukes

The Rehumanize Podcast

A new episode of our podcast is out now! Our host Emiliano is joined by our interim executive director Lauren Pope, and they discuss her introduction to the Consistent Life Ethic, the relationship between the CLE movement and news media, and more! Tune in: rehumanizeintl.org/podcast

"When Fry interviewed La Paz residents, none could recall a homicide in living memory."

Staff writer John Whitehead takes a look at positive examples of violence prevention in his latest article on the Rehumanize Blog: www.rehumanizeintl.o...

Join the squad that stands for life, peace, and justice by becoming a Rehumanize member today: rehumanizeintl.org/m...

#OnThisDay July 17 is International Criminal Justice Day! It marks the anniversary of the Rome Statute, which created the International Criminal Court to take action against genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. asp.icc-cpi.int/asp-...

Good Trouble Lives On On July 17, five years since the passing of Congressman John Lewis, communities across the country will take to the streets, courthouses, and community spaces to carry forward his fight for justice, v...

Reminder: we'll be at the Good Trouble Lives On march tomorrow at Daley Plaza! Meet us there at 5:30pm or find a march location near you here: goodtroubleliveson.org#attend

Sisyphus and Suicide: The Mental Health Crisis That Follows Prison by Lauren Boyer—According to Greek myth, Sisyphus was the king of Corinth who, after cheating Death and Hades, was sent to the lowest hell for an eternity of meaningless toil. His task? To roll a boul...

"A prison sentence shouldn’t be a death sentence. So why has it become that way for so many people?"
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