Category Archives: Nuclear Abolition

Hope Springs From Saturday

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Paul Deaton

In the life of a political activist, only occasionally do events transpire that make our efforts seem worthwhile. It began during the George W. Bush administration with inauspicious red and white signs that simply said, “Talk to Iran.” On Saturday, … Continue reading →

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Getting Nuclear With Loebsack

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Paul Deaton

IOWA CITY – A group of peace-loving constituents assembled Wednesday afternoon in front of U.S. Congressman Dave Loebsack’s office to demonstrate support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action negotiated between the P5 +1 nations and the Islamic Republic of … Continue reading →

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Hiroshima Day Around Iowa

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Paul Deaton

As we approach the 70th anniversaries of the August 6 and 9, 1945 U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, we have a unique opportunity to impact people’s thinking, to educate them about the crime of the A-bombings and the … Continue reading →

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70 Years After Dropping The Bomb

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Iowa Physicians for Social Responsibility and Global Zero to host a day of speakers, workshops, film and bicycling in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of detonating the atomic bombs over Hiroshima and Nagasaki on Aug. 9. Forum from 9:30 a.m. … Continue reading →

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Iran And The Iowa Senators

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Both Iowa Senators, Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst, said they would use the 60-day evaluation period congress mandated for their approval of the agreement between Iran and the P5+1 states (United States, the United Kingdom, France, Russia, China and Germany) … Continue reading →

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Iran – Verification, Not Trust

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Iran deal built on verification, not trust By Brittany Kimzey As a young activist fighting to eliminate nuclear weapons, I’m often faced with pessimism. Apathetic peers, skeptics who call me naïve, and cynics who believe that complete disarmament is impossible. … Continue reading →

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It Is Five Minutes To Midnight

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Paul Deaton

(Editor’s Note: The BAS issued a press advisory that they will announce their decision regarding setting the Doomsday Clock at 10 a.m. CST on Jan. 22). The world has not tamed the nuclear beast and it is cause for concern. … Continue reading →

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Advocating For Nuclear Abolition

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Paul Deaton

During their annual remembrance of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Frank Cordaro’s dwindling collection of nuclear abolitionists staged another vigil near the Bellevue, Nebraska military complex that is the command and control center for U.S. nuclear weapons. Cordaro … Continue reading →

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69th Anniversary Of Hiroshima

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Paul Deaton

Aug. 6 marks the 69th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan when between 60,000 and 80,000 people were killed instantly, with a final death toll estimated at 135,000. Aug. 9 will mark the anniversary of Nagasaki where about … Continue reading →

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Marshall Islands Take On The Nuclear Nine

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Paul Deaton

Commemorate the 69th Anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan with Women’s Action for New Directions (WAND). WAND is hosting a webinar on the lawsuits filed by the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) in the International Court of … Continue reading →

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