Missile defense still gobbling billions every year -- and hungry for more
If we're serious about updating the Pentagon budget, let's start with the most expensive weapons program EVER.
Urge your Representative to deny sending any EXTRA money toward Star Wars. Send a message.

A rare opportunity to change U.S. policy toward nuclear weapons
President Obama laid out a compelling vision of a safer world free of nuclear weapons in his April 5 speech in Prague. Right now, the administration is conducting a Nuclear Posture Review that will set U.S. nuclear weapons policy for the next decade. This is the opportunity for the President’s soaring rhetoric to be instituted in real world policy planning. Send a message.

Afghanistan: Actions you can take today
Afghan Women Empowerment Act:
House version | Senate version
As the U.S. continues to have a presence in Afghanistan, we can take steps to improve the situation of girls and women in that country.
WAND position statement on engagement in Afghanistan.

Take action: Two steps toward a safer world:
1. House: Support resolution that would reduce the nuclear stockpile; and send the money saved toward solving some global problems (e.g., childhood hunger).
2. Senate: Support two treaties: to reduce nuclear arsenal (START); stop nuclear bomb tests (CTBT).

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Congress Meets the Community
In the next year, Congress will play an essential role in setting the agenda for vital security and budget priority issues.

Let them know how you feel! We can help.

Tell the Senate to ban use/export of cluster bombs
Urge Senators to cosponsor S.416.
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• Background information
• Text of the Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act