“This is not just a regional crisis. It is a stress test of the nuclear system itself — and the system is failing.” Our Danny Hall breaks down why the Iran crisis exposes the inherent failure of deterrence. Preventnuclearwar.org/the-iran-war-is-a-stress-test-and-the-nuclear-system-is-failing

We agree, General. Cluster munitions are inherently indiscriminate, which is why 112 countries have banned them under the Convention on Cluster Munitions. The US has not joined. Neither have Iran or Israel. We urge all three governments to act on these words and join the ban.

Time to say it again!

Lawyers, Guns and Money@lawgunsmoney.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Iran Does Not Have Nuclear Weapons

If only we had some kind of agreement to roll back Iran's nuclear program - maybe we could call it like the Iran Nuclear Deal or something but just spitballing

These strikes on Iran are aimed at regime change & there's reports of direct attacks on civilians. Where is the so-called opposition party in the U.S.? Delaying a vote to allow these strikes to happen?? No statement yet from our so-called leader Jeffries. #Iran

Truly so much to say about yesterday’s faith witness on Capitol Hill for immigrant justice. What started out as a plan for 100-200 people ended as a historic event with 2,000 people of faith - worshipping, marching, gathering across from the seat of power to say that the Lord’s word is for JUSTICE.

Trump and Hegseth can’t even justify their $1.5 TRILLION defense budget ask—a staggering $500 BILLION INCREASE. Congress should flat-out reject it.
  An unserious request like this invites waste and abuse, and risks blowing up the bipartisan appropriations process altogether.

The General Board of Church and Society is proud to endorse this legislation to annul the Monroe Doctrine & adopt a Good Neighbor Policy toward Latin America & the Caribbean based on peace and mutual respect.

Center for Economic and Policy Research@ceprdc.bsky.social · 9mo ago

#BREAKING: 18 Members of Congress, led by @velazquez.house.gov and @ramirez.house.gov and backed by 30+ organizations, introduce a resolution to officially bury the Monroe Doctrine and adopt a Good Neighbor Policy toward Latin America and the Caribbean based on peace and mutual respect.

While Marcos Jr. claims to be different than Duterte's administration, serious violations of international law continue - including extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and harassment and threats against activists and journalists. More from @hrw.org www.hrw.org/world-report...

World Report 2026: Rights Trends in Philippines

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A federal judge has indefinitely postponed the termination of TPS for 100s of thousands of Haitians in the US, coming a day before the program was scheduled to end. But many are still wary as the administration could appeal or try to address the judge’s concerns edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dyn...

We at Center for Civilians in Conflict have been closely tracking civilian protection in the US-Nigeria security relationship, and I recently visited our teams in Abuja and Maiduguri digging into civilian protection issues. 1/

Forum on the Arms Trade@forumarmstrade.bsky.social · last yr.

short 🧵State Dept announces major possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to #Nigeria today for $346 million to include (partial list) * 1,002 MK-82 general purpose 500 lb bombs; * 515 MXU-1006 AFGs for 250 lb Paveway II GBU-58 and more www.dsca.mil/Press-Media/...

Thanks Ploughshares for amplifying! Join us at the United Methodist building next Wednesday in solidarity.

Ploughshares@ploughshares.bsky.social · last yr.

📣 Calling all Washington, DC area folks! Our grantee, @backfrombrink.bsky.social, is hosting a Nuclear Prayer Day Vigil in 🚨one week🚨 on Wednesday, August 6—commemorating 80 years since Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Register ⬇️ https://loom.ly/KTOE7CA

Thank you @kaine.senate.gov for standing firm on Congress's Constitutional war powers—reminding us that only Congress can declare war. We need de-escalation, not another illegal and disastrous conflict in the Middle East. #NoWarWithIran www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...

US senator moves to limit Trump's war powers on Iran, as Mideast conflict escalates

A Democratic senator introduced legislation on Monday to prevent U.S. President Donald Trump from using military force against Iran without Congress's authorization, as an escalating battle between Israel and Iran raised fears of broader conflict.

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Yes this is why Dropkick Murphys was my favorite concert this year ✊🏼

Dropkick Murphys@dropkickmurphys.com · last yr.

You said you were going after dangerous criminals ? Now you are taking hard working people off the streets, separating parents from kids, taking people from immigration court who are following the rules, & putting the military on our streets…this isn’t America. DON’T TELL US EVERYTHING IS FINE

Violence begets violence. “Put your sword back in its place, for all who draw the sword will die by the sword.”

I feel like I've entered the twilight zone. Republicans are bragging about tax cuts for *gun silencers* while trying to kick 14 MILLION Americans off their health care.

Last week the Trump admin agreed to a settlement that requires DOJ to not enforce the ban against devices that function like a forced reset trigger. FRTs essentially turn semiautomatic firearms into machine guns. Read more from @giffords.org: giffords.org/analysis/the...

The Trump Administration Legalized Machine Guns. States Must Respond.

Forced reset triggers drastically increase a firearm’s rate of fire, resulting in a firing rate nearly identical to a machine gun.

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An Israeli-designed distribution model would limit aid distribution to south Gaza during its planned offensive & would force further displacement. As a reminder, no humanitarian aid has been delivered to Gaza since March 2. HALF A MILLION people face starvation. www.reuters.com/world/un-aid...

UN humanitarian chief slams aid plan for Gaza proposed by Israel, backed by US

United Nations aid chief Tom Fletcher on Tuesday criticized an Israel-initiated and U.S.-backed humanitarian aid distribution plan for Gaza as a "fig leaf for further violence and displacement" of Palestinians in the war-torn enclave.

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Three years ago today, a white supremacist shot and killed 10 people and injured 3 others at a Tops supermarket—the only grocery store in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Buffalo, NY. Our hearts are with the victims, survivors, & their families as we work to disarm hate.

It’s been three years since 10 people went on a grocery run in Buffalo, New York and never made it home. An entire community was torn apart by an armed white supremacist. Racist violence has cost far too many lives in our country, & it must stop. We owe it to the victims & their loved ones to act.

1/ US-Saudi arms factsheet updated to include yesterday's announcement of $142 billion agreement. More details needed on what this could really entail, but see www.forumarmstrade.org/us-saudi-arm... and White House factsheet www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/...

I’m honored to serve as a Commissioner for the @ichrp.net International Observer Mission (IOM) monitoring the 2025 Philippines midterm elections amid rising concerns over electoral violence. Here’s what we’re seeing in the lead-up to tomorrow’s election 👇 (thread)

Register today for #KoreaPeaceAdvocacyWeek! @womencrossdmz.bsky.social @koreapeacenow.bsky.social @umcmission.bsky.social @maryknollogc.bsky.social @afsc-org.bsky.social

General Board of Church and Society @umcjustice.bsky.social · last yr.

Every year, Korea Peace Advocacy Week brings together hundreds of people around the U.S. to urge their members of Congress to support legislation for peace in Korea. Register today! #koreapeace #umc #beumc

Every year, Korea Peace Advocacy Week brings together hundreds of people around the U.S. to urge their members of Congress to support legislation for peace in Korea. Register today! #koreapeace #umc #beumc

Korea Peace Advocacy Week (June 9-13, 2025)

The unresolved status of the Korean War is the root cause of conflict, militarism, and nuclear proliferation on the Korean Peninsula. Guided by the Social Principles, Church and Society is co-organizi...

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She’s in jail for writing an op-ed.

Joshua J. Friedman@joshuajfriedman.com · 2y ago

NEW: The Second Circuit halts Rümeysa Öztürk's physical transfer from Louisiana to Vermont until a 3-judge panel has the chance to hear arguments on the govt's emergency motion next Tuesday, May 6. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Musk spent months tearing down government agencies. Now, he's expected to get out of paying at least $2.37 BILLION in fines & other legal liabilities. This has NEVER been about government efficiency. It's always been about the richest man in the world making himself richer.

Ten experts assess Trump's first #100days on issues ranging from arms to Israel and the Middle East, war in Yemen, (lack of) care for human rights, freezing aid incl/ mine clearance, transactional arms transfer approach, gun control and more www.forumarmstrade.org/trump100days...

Assessing Trump's First 100 Days

To mark the first 100 days in office, experts independently assess aspects of the Trump administration's policies.

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"Things like this take place" is a response to...Spilling milk? Dropping your car keys? A fender bender? Not a mass shooting that is fully preventable.

Everytown for Gun Safety@everytown.org · 2y ago

Trump on today’s mass shooting at FSU: "Things like this take place." Gun violence doesn’t just happen. It’s the result of cowardly politicians bought by the gun lobby—like Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis—repeatedly failing us while the gun industry profits.

My heart breaks. The system is broken. #EndGunViolence #FSUShooting

Fred Guttenberg@fredguttenberg.bsky.social · 2y ago

(1,2) America is broken. My daughter Jaime was murdered in the Parkland school shooting. Many of her friends who were lucky enough to survive that shooting went on to attend FSU. Incredibly, some of them were just a part of their 2nd school shooting and some of were in the student union today.