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50 years of Earth Day

When the Earth Moves

On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, bipartisan climate action has never been more important.

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Hiroshima & Nagasaki

The 75th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombings

Learning from the past to build a better future.

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How to Launch a Nuclear Weapon

by Jasmine Owens

Only the President can order the launch of nuclear weapons. The President is not required to consult with anyone, and, if the President orders a launch, no one has the authority to rescind the order.

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