Monthly Archives: February 2012

The 2012 Global Zero Student Summit!

Hey everyone! This past weekend, I attended the Global Zero Student Summit, hosted by Yale University! The Summit gathered over 300 student activists to learn about the most pressing topics in our generation’s effort to achieve nuclear disarmament. We heard … read more…

Posted on February 24, 2012 by staff
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Messages From the Cost of War Sign

Binghamton NY – Broome County Cost of War Awareness Project Cost of War messages by date POSTING OF SIGN Thurs-Fri, June 3,4, SAT,SUN June 5,6 Human Cost of War – WE R E M E M B E R WWI … read more…

Posted on February 23, 2012 by staff
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MOX Fuel Fabrication Facility Fact Sheet

The Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility Congress should cancel the Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility (MOX plant) and pursue other disposition options for plutonium. Originally envisioned as a way to reduce quantities of excess American and Russian weapons-grade plutonium, the … read more…

Posted on February 23, 2012 by staff
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CMRR-NF Fact Sheet

The CMRR-Nuclear Facility at the Los Alamos National Lab The Chemistry and Metallurgy Research Replacement (CMRR) Project at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is designed to replace the existing CMR building, which performs technical analyses on materials, in particular the … read more…

Posted on February 23, 2012 by staff
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New Long-Range Nuclear Bomber Fact Sheet

The New Long Range Penetrating Bomber The United States currently has a fleet of nuclear-capable strategic bombers that will last well into the 2030s; replacing this fleet should not be a priority today. The Long Range Penetrating Bomber (LRPB) program … read more…

Posted on February 23, 2012 by staff
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New Nuclear Capable Submarine Fact Sheet

The Strategic Submarine Fleet The Navy’s nuclear-capable ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) fleet is currently comprised of 14 Ohio class submarines, of which 12 are operational and two are in refueling overhaul at any given time. The Ohio class submarines will … read more…

Posted on February 23, 2012 by staff
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Nuclear Guidance – Options & Leaks

By: Alicia Godsberg, Executive Director On February 14, 2012 the Associated Press ran a story that was “leaked” to the press about options President Obama is considering for the future size of America’s nuclear force. One of these options apparently … read more…

Posted on February 22, 2012 by staff
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Working for Peace and Justice: Memoirs of an Activist Intellectual

PANYS congratulates one of our national Peace Action board representatives and Upper Hudson Peace Action member Larry Wittner on the publication of his new book, Working for Peace and Justice: Memoirs of an Activist Intellectual. Larry is an incredible activist … read more…

Posted on February 13, 2012 by staff
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Rep. Markey Introduces the SANE Act!

On February 8, 2012, Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-MA) introduced a bill called the SANE Act, or the Smarter Approach to Nuclear Expenditures Act of 2012. This bill would save $100 billion over ten years in federal spending by cutting … read more…

Posted on February 9, 2012 by staff
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PANYS Students Attend Student Summit!

This past weekend our Student Organizers were invited to attend Democracy Matter’s Annual Student Summit in Albany, NY!  The Summit was a huge success, bringing together over 100 students from across the U.S. to develop strategies for advocacy campaigns, improve … read more…

Posted on February 9, 2012 by staff
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