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Political action to reduce and eventually eliminate nuclear threats. We've helped elect 400 Members of Congress since 1962. livableworld.org

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Learn more about Rep. Bill Foster & donate to his campaign using the link below.
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04.03.2026 19:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨NEW 2026 ENDORSEE🚨
We are endorsing Rep. @foster4congress.bsky.social again! He:

βœ… is the only PhD physicist in Congress
βœ… introduced H. Res. 100 in 2025 which reaffirms the value of arms control
βœ… organized his House colleagues for an hour of speeches in January on New START’s expiration

04.03.2026 19:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Time and time again, it's been tested and proven: diplomacy and cooperation are what keep us away from the brink of nuclear war. We must elect officials doing what we know works to keep us safe.

21.02.2026 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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18.02.2026 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are endorsing Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet again! She:

βœ… cosponsored H.R. 3564, the Nuclear First-Strike Security Act, in 2025
βœ… voted repeatedly to reassert Congress’ War Powers authority
βœ… criticized President Trump’s attacks in Venezuela

18.02.2026 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Statement On the Expiration of the Last Treaty Restricting the World’s Two Largest Nuclear Arsenals (New START) - Council for a Livable World β€˜THE END OF NEW START DOESN’T HAVE TO MEAN THE END OF NUCLEAR ARMS CONTROL’ (FEBRUARYΒ 4β€”WASHINGTON)Β The last remaining bilateral treaty restricting the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals β€” the New S...

🚨 The New START nuclear treaty expires TOMORROW! 🚨 Read our statement to learn why this means increased nuclear risks and a possible return to the Cold War.
livableworld.org/statement-on...

04.02.2026 22:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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04.02.2026 21:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are endorsing Rep. Val Hoyle again! She:

βœ… cosponsored legislation to limit the President's ability to launch nukes
βœ… opposes a return to explosive nuclear weapons tests
βœ… spoke on the House floor supporting arms control in light of New START expiring

04.02.2026 21:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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65 years ago today, President Eisenhower warned America about the influence of the military-industrial complex on policy. Support the Council and our endorsees to push back against the massive defense industry and demand policy that responds to our national security needs.

17.01.2026 21:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Check out the House floor speeches on New START expiration and the need for nuclear arms control! www.c-span.org/clip/us-hous...

15.01.2026 18:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Learn more about Rep. @teresafornm.bsky.social & donate to her campaign using the link below.
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31.12.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨NEW 2026 ENDORSEE🚨
We are endorsing Rep. @teresafornm.bsky.social again! She:

βœ… is a major advocate fighting for compensation for those affected by the fallout of nuclear weapons
βœ… wrote and got passed legislation expanding RECA
βœ… is the Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus

31.12.2025 17:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Learn more about Rep. @chrispappasnh.bsky.social & donate to his campaign using the link below.
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24.12.2025 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are proud to endorse Rep. @chrispappasnh.bsky.social in his Senate Campaign! He:

βœ… co-sponsored the Nuclear First-Strike Security Act of 2025 this year
βœ… favors continued bi- and multilateral arms control
βœ… opposes new kinds of nuclear weapons

24.12.2025 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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As the first western journalist to report on the Hiroshima bombing, Wilfred Burchett painted a picture of Hiroshima that, 80 years later, we must not forget.

23.12.2025 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Learn more about Rep. @gene4va.bsky.social & donate to his campaign using the link below.
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18.12.2025 19:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are supporting Rep. @gene4va.bsky.social again! He:

βœ… supported multiple amendments in line with our views
βœ… is a national security expert who previously served on the National Security Council
βœ… currently serves on the House Armed Services Committee

18.12.2025 19:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Human Rights Law Can Solve a Key Non-Proliferation Loophole - Council for a Livable World By Julia Cooper, Center Fall 2025 Policy Intern, and Jules Zacher, Board Chair Nuclear non-proliferation advocates are overlooking a major development in international law that could make our advocacy...

β€œNuclear non-proliferation advocates are overlooking a major development in international law that could make our advocacy efforts more comprehensive and effective,” write Center intern Julia Cooper and Council boardβ€―Chairβ€―Jules Zacher.β€―
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02.12.2025 19:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Learn more about Rep. Emilia Sykes & donate to her campaign using the link below.
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26.11.2025 23:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are supporting Rep. Emilia Sykes! She:

βœ… had a perfect voting record on Council issues in her first term
βœ… opposed wasteful nuclear weapons programs
βœ… excels at being a community fighter

26.11.2025 23:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Learn more about Rep. @mikelevin.org & donate to his campaign using the link below.
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19.11.2025 21:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨NEW 2026 ENDORSEE🚨
We are supporting Rep. @mikelevin.org again! He:

βœ… is a proven leader on climate policy
βœ… co-sponsored the Nuclear First-Strike Security Act
βœ… has direct oversight over nuclear weapons programs at the NNSA on the appropriations committee

19.11.2025 21:52 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Learn more about Sen. @ossoff.bsky.social & donate to his campaign using the link below.
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10.11.2025 21:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨NEW 2026 ENDORSEE🚨
We are supporting Sen. @ossoff.bsky.social again! He:

βœ… serves on the Appropriations, Intelligence and Rules Committees
βœ… continues previous work on nuclear non-proliferation and anti-corruption policy
βœ… introduced the stock trading ban for MoCs and their spouses

10.11.2025 21:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Learn more about @rebeccaforwi.bsky.social & donate to her campaign using the link below.
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03.11.2025 19:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨NEW 2026 ENDORSEE🚨
We are excited to support @rebeccaforwi.bsky.social. She:

βœ… is ready to work on commonsense solutions to our national security issues
βœ… opposes new types of nuclear weapons
βœ… is ready to promote oversight over Pentagon programs

03.11.2025 19:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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'House of Dynamite' Accurately Shows U.S. Missile Defense Flaws, Expert Says The Pentagon is cherry picking data when it tries to shoot down a popular new movie's portrayal of America's $50 billion nuclear missile defenses ... at least according to national security analyst Jo...

"It's dangerous for troops on the ground, for American citizens, for the political leaders of our country to think they have a shield against these kinds of weapons," says Council board member @joecirin.bsky.social about "A House of Dynamite". We agree!
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31.10.2025 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm a U.S. senator. 'House of Dynamite' exposes a brutal truth. The film dispels the comforting illusion that technology can shield us from a nuclear attack.

A House of Dynamite "exposes a brutal truth that too many decision-makers and policy experts in Washington refuse to admit: Long-range missile defense will not protect us," writes long-term endorsee Sen. Ed Markey. www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...

30.10.2025 19:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Tell Congress: Support Nuclear Arms Control Today The last remaining arms control agreement between the United States and Russia expires February 5, 2026. Agreements like this have successfully reduced the global nuclear arsenal from about 70,000 nuc...

There are less than 100 DAYS before the last arms control treaty between the United States and Russia expires. Make your voice heard and tell your representative today that we need MORE arms control, not reckless arms racing. secure.ngpvan.com/_xyB16tAh0-m...

29.10.2025 19:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What 'A House of Dynamite' Tells Us and What You Can Do - Council for a Livable World β€œThis is insanity!”   β€œNo,Β Sir. This is reality.”  This minor exchange between the U.S. President, played by Idris Elba, and the commander of U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM), played by Tracy Letts, ...

β€œA House of Dynamite” is fiction, but the threat of nuclear war is all too real. Join us in building a future without the threat of nuclear violence:
livableworld.org/a-house-of-d...

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