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What Is To Be Done? Possibilities for Ending the Ukraine War
by John Whitehead — The recent summit meetings between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin and between Trump...
6 days ago7 min read


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...
Aug 116 min read


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...
Aug 66 min read


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...
Aug 66 min read


City in Flames: One Hiroshima Survivor’s Story
The Hiroshima bombing through the eyes of a child
Aug 67 min read


Was the Bombing of Hiroshima Justified?
The war with Japan could have ended without it
Aug 64 min read


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...
Aug 52 min read


A Different Way of Living: Learning from Peaceful Societies
by John Whitehead — Cover photo of Zapotec women from the D.P. Fry photo collection — Consistent Life Ethic activism requires paying...
Jul 1711 min read


Adding Fuel to a Nuclear Fire: The Israel-Iran Conflict
by John Whitehead — A new eruption of violence has been shaking the Middle East this week, as Israel has begun bombing Iran, and Iran has...
Jun 187 min read


Big, Beautiful Bombs: The Outrage of the Budget Bill and Spending on Nuclear Weapons
by John Whitehead — The US Congress is currently considering a budget bill that, despite being dubbed “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” will do...
Jun 54 min read


Overlooked Conflicts: Haitians’ Struggle to Survive
by John Whitehead — Although the Ukraine-Russia war and the Gaza war have dominated the news, other countries have been suffering violent...
Mar 106 min read


The Costs of an Unwinnable War: One Year after October 7
by John Whitehead — The violence in the Middle East sparked on October 7, 2023, has now continued for a year and shows little sign of...
Oct 7, 20249 min read


“The Single Largest Humanitarian Crisis on the Planet”: Sudan’s Fall into the Abyss
by John Whitehead — Although the war between Ukraine and Russia has dominated the news, other countries have been suffering through their...
Aug 15, 20248 min read


A Slim but Real Chance for Peace: Seeking a Diplomatic Solution to the Ukraine War
by John Whitehead — Russian President Vladimir Putin may be interested in pursuing a cease-fire in the Ukraine war, Reuters reported in...
Jun 27, 20248 min read


Crackdown on Campus: The Harsh Response to Pro-Palestinian Protests
by John Whitehead — The Gaza war continues to make itself felt in the United States, most notably in a wave of protests and...
Jun 8, 20245 min read


“A Tragedy Beyond Words”: The Devastating Effects of the Gaza War
by John Whitehead — More than seven months after the October 7 terrorist attacks, the Israeli war in Gaza grinds on, with no clear end in...
May 28, 20246 min read


Linked Threats to Humanity: How Nuclear Weapons and Climate Change Are Connected
by John Whitehead — Among the threats to human life, nuclear weapons and climate change pose dangers that set them apart from many...
Apr 22, 20245 min read


The Promise and Pitfalls of the International Court of Justice Judgment on Gaza
by John Whitehead — The International Court of Justice made a significant ruling on the Gaza war earlier this year. The ruling was in...
Apr 2, 20245 min read


A Stalemate Is the Best Option: The Future of the Ukraine War
by John Whitehead — The Russian invasion of Ukraine has now entered its third year. The war currently seems to be a stalemate. However,...
Mar 29, 20247 min read


Ripples from Gaza: The Threat of a Wider Middle East War
by John Whitehead — The Gaza War has taken a terrible human toll within Israel and Palestine while also threatening to escalate into a...
Jan 18, 20244 min read
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