by John Whitehead — The United States, under presidents of both parties, has been building a new generation of nuclear weapons. This project is euphemistically called “nuclear modernization.” One part of nuclear modernization is a plan to dramatically increase production of the plutonium that produces nuclear explosions. Increasing plutonium production is profoundly unwise. Producing more plutonium is unnecessary, wastes money, and endangers communities in the United States

by Timothy Kirchoff — As I write this, the United States seems to finally be on the verge of a peace deal that will conclude the unjust and unnecessary war with Iran. Other commentators have already pointed out that the peace deal does not seem to meet many, if any, of the major stated goals or justifications for the war. From the destruction of the Iranian nuclear program and ballistic missile capability, to the end of Iran’s theocratic regime, to the restoration of shipping

by Miles Gloetzner — Note: Identifying details have been changed to protect the privacy of those involved and maintain confidentiality. —————— The family members stepped out of the room and paused by the door. Before they left, they told me they had spoken with Arthur about an "end-of-life option," and that he wanted to talk with me privately about his decision. I knew exactly what that meant, and a wave of mixed emotions hit me. My first thought was a pang of self-doubt: Had

by John Whitehead — Note: This article discusses suicide. — A decade ago, I wrote an article for Rehumanize in which I argued for a particular understanding of the Consistent Life Ethic. I proposed that Consistent Life Ethic activists focus their attention on four major forms of socially approved killing—abortion, assisted suicide/euthanasia, the death penalty, and war—and I offered a rationale for this focus. After a subsequent 10 years of activism and reflection, I would no

by Sarah Terzo — Organizations on both sides of the abortion debate have been trying to raise awareness of pregnant immigrants detained by ICE. These detainees are receiving substandard medical care, resulting in harm to themselves and their babies. The Number of Pregnant People in ICE Custody Seems to be Increasing Attorney Rebecca Cassler, who works for the American Immigration Lawyers Association, says her group is seeing increasing numbers of pregnant, postpartum, and nur