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June 5 — Nuclear Weapons Abolition Day Protest ICBM Launch
Protest the test launch of a Minuteman III ICBM (nuclear warhead delivery system) from Vandenberg Space Command to Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands. Uphold the good faith of the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty!
May 17 and 20 — Pre-Screening “Countdown to Zero”
Countdown to Zero is a new film to be released July 23, 2010 — a fascinating and frightening exploration of the dangers of nuclear weapons, exposing a variety of present day threats and featuring insights from a host of international experts and world leaders who advocate total global disarmament.
May 20 – Erroll G. Southers – “Combating America’s Emerging Terrorist Threat”
Erroll G. Southers is a former Presidential nominee for Director of the Transportation Security Agency, Governor Schwarzenegger’s Deputy Director of the California Office of Homeland Security and FBI Special Agent. His presentation and discussion will illustrate our increasing understanding of the social networking aspects of terrorist planning and how to exploit opportunities for disruption.
PSR-LA Ambassadors attend the NPT Review Conference
Going the distance to make sure the medical voice is heard during historic opportunities for nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, Dr. Bob Dodge and Dr. Tova Fuller have participated as delegates to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference taking place in New York this month.
Dr. Bill Perkins Letter to NY Times, New Think and Old Weapons
Take a look at the letter from PSR-LA Peace and Security Ambassador, Dr. Bill Perkins, to the NY Times, published on March 6th. In response to “New Think and Old Weapons,” Dr. Perkins calls upon lessons from three decades of PSR leadership to discuss the opportunities presented if a limited purpose of deterrence is adhered to in the nuclear posture review.
March 21 – LA Community Forum on Toxics
Hear from local experts about the chemicals in your community, and what you can do about them! In fall 2009, the US House of Representatives passed legislation that could protect over 110 million Americans that live near chemical plants. The Senate will consider this legislation this year.
February 18 – David Karl – “India: The Paradoxical Power”
The Global Security Seminar featuring a presentation by David Karl, President Asian Security Initiative on “India: The Paradoxical Power.” The emergence of China and India as important players on the global stage is altering international power dynamics and diminishing America’s relative global standing.
Speak Out on Nuclear Weapons
In the next two weeks, President Obama will decide the administration’s direction and priorities on nuclear weapons issues, and perhaps the fate of the world, when he finalizes the Nuclear Posture Review (NPR). You can help him make the right decision.
PSR-LA Opposes Missile Defense Test
PSR-LA is deeply concerned with the missile-defense system test planned for Sunday, January 31 at Vandenberg Air Force Base. We believe that the best way to protect the U.S. and other countries from nuclear threats is through international, verifiable treaties to eliminate nuclear weapons and to secure and eliminate all fissile nuclear bomb-making material.
LA County Preparedness for a Radiological or Nuclear Incident
PSR-LA Ambassadors Natalia Kovteva, Stephen Coles MD, Margaret Wacker MD, and PSR-LA Associate Director Denise Duffield attended the seminar “Emergency Preparedness for a Radiological or Nuclear Incident” on January 21, 2010.
Preparing for a “Nuclear Event” in LA
Operation “Golden Phoenix” is Los Angeles County’s next preparedness drill intended to simulate a nuclear incident in LA area. The exercise, planned for summer 2010, will include a medical preparedness session in the lead-up to larger campaign.
Dr. Ira Helfand: Abolishing nuclear arms
Dr. Ira Helfand, past president of National Physicians for Social Responsibility, represents PSR and IPPNW at this week’s Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, Norway. Check out his recent opinion piecethat was picked up by CNN.
Dec. 8 – Mark A.R. Kleiman – “How to Have Less Crime and Less Punishment”
We have too much crime and vastly too many people behind bars. Is it possible to have less of both? Doing things we already know how to do, we could have half as much crime and half as many people in prison in ten years from now as we have today.
Michael Rose: Nuclear Power’s Second Act?
Los Angeles-based filmmaker Michael Rose describes how the nuclear power industry’s PR efforts are adding to the recent rise in support for nuclear power as a solution to climate change. PSR-LA’s long-held responsibility lies in making sure the public does not forget the horrific medical consequences that nuclear technology can cause.
Rethinking Afghanistan – Op-Ed by Dr. Bob Dodge
Dr. Bob Dodge’s Op-Ed on Afghanistan was published by the Ventura County Star and Truthout, among other print and online news sources. A tireless advocate for non-violence and nuclear abolition, we’re proud to have Dr. Dodge as a long-time PSR-LA board member.