[MAPA nuclear disarmament] Ban the Bomb

Amy Hendrickson<amyh@texnology.com>

8/16/2018 1:21 PM

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View in browser     GTI Bulletin August 2018   Dear Friends, “Ban the bomb!”— I have a vivid teenage memory of chanting this slogan as I marched behind the inimitable Linus Pauling in a Los Angeles peace demonstration circa 1960. Alas, the arms race only escalated, haunting our days and nights with palpable fears of apocalypse. Fortunately, if perhaps improbably, the world survived. With the Cold War’s waning, the nightmares receded, yet the nuclear sword of Damocles still hangs over us. David Krieger’s essay "Nuclear Abolition: The Road from Armageddon to Transformation" first sets the historical context, then forcefully argues the case for “nuclear zero.” A prominent peace activist and writer, Krieger calls for a revitalized movement for nuclear disarmament, marching arm-in-arm with environmental and justice movements. In a lively Roundtable, discussants exchange perspectives on the issues raised by Krieger’s essay, and the author responds. Joanna Macy has touched and inspired generations with her unique fusion of systems philosophy, individual transcendence, and eco-social advocacy. In an interview, “Serving the Earth, Serving One Another,” she shares her personal journey and ideas about finding individual and collective strength in confronting our troubling moment. Krieger and Macy help us imagine a path to a peaceful Earthland. Carry it on, Paul Raskin GTI Director Visit us at www.greattransition.org     Nuclear Abolition: The Road from Armageddon to TransformationDavid Krieger A legacy of the Cold War, nuclear weapons will leave us perennially on the eve of destruction—until they are abolished once and for all. Nuclear abolitionists must join forces with movements seeking sustainability and justice to overcome governmental hostility and public apathy. Read More >>       Roundtable on Nuclear Abolition An exchange on “Nuclear Abolition: The Road from Armageddon to Transformation,” with a response from the author. Featuring Andreas Bummel, David Barash, Richard Falk, Anna Harris, Judith Lipton, Ian Lowe, Hiroo Saionji, and Lawrence Wittner. Read More >>     Serving the Earth, Serving One AnotherInterview with Joanna Macy In a world of spiraling ecological and social crises, where does one find hope? Eco-philosopher Joanna Macy discusses how understanding the interdependence of our world prepares us for the fight to improve it. Read More >>   MacroScope A Scan of Critical World Developments   Stumbling Down an Up EscalatorEconomic growth in poor countries will swamp climate mitigation efforts, until the paradigm shifts. Ominous Acceleration of Antarctica Ice MeltA water-world dystopia awaits unless we take bold action. Cooler Inside, Hotter OutsideAs global demand for air conditioning rises, so does the global temperature.     Recent Publications Feminism and Revolution: Looking Back, Looking AheadJulie Matthaei   Roundtable on Feminism and RevolutionCommentary from a range of perspectives Empire and Multitude: Shaping our Century Michael Hardt Coming Soon Explorations of...  Class realignment and social transformation   Eco-socialism: a critical synthesis   Time for a World Party? World Social Forum under scrutiny Please share with your networks.   Share Tweet Forward   Copyright © 2018 Tellus Institute Not already a subscriber? Click here to get GTI's bimonthly bulletin Unsubscribe

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