As part of Defuse Nuclear War’s national call to action, Dallas will answer the call to join cities across the country to say NO to NUKES! Join us as we gather in front of Representative Marc Veasey’s office for an informational picket about the dire need to defuse nuclear war!
WHEN: Friday, October 14, 3:00 – 5:00pm
WHERE: Meet in front of the JP Morgan Chase Building, 1881 Sylvan Ave in Dallas
The dangers of nuclear war have increased sharply this year, but very few members of the House and Senate have risen to the occasion by speaking out or publicly urging measures to de-escalate tensions between nuclear powers and seriously revive negotiations for nuclear-weapons treaties and disarmament measures. Picket lines across the U.S. on Friday, October 14 (the last weekday before the 60th anniversary of the start of the Cuban Missile Crisis) present an opportunity for concerned individuals and groups in every congressional district to visibly convey their concerns. In keeping with the realities of the current emergency circumstances — e.g., the ongoing war in Ukraine, tensions over Taiwan, and the overall deterioration of relations between major nuclear powers –emphasis will be on actions that the U.S. government should take now to reduce the present-day risks of nuclear war. In the House of Representatives, we will support the People Over Pentagon Act, H.R.8040.
Initiated by the Nuclear Free World Committee of the Dallas Peace and Justice Center.
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