Council for a Livable World

Political action to reduce nuclear threats

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No First Use and other smart policies that limit nuclear risks

If the United States uses nuclear weapons first, a nuclear-armed adversary is likely to retaliate against us or our allies with nuclear weapons. Keeping the threat of nuclear first use on the table is an outdated and dangerous policy. A No First Use policy just makes sense.

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Commemorate 60 Years of Council for a Livable World

Sixty years after our founding by Manhattan Project nuclear physicist Leo Szilard, the Council is still working to create a world free from nuclear threats through political action and advocacy. Make a donation in our 60th year and help us build a more livable world for generations to come.

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Twin threats: nuclear weapons and climate change

There are two serious threats to all life on earth: climate change and nuclear war. Both are existential. Both are preventable. But only one can destroy the world in 30 minutes.

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Political action to reduce nuclear threats, since 1962

Manhattan Project nuclear physicist Leo Szilard founded Council for a Livable World in 1962 to deliver “the sweet voice of reason” about nuclear weapons to Congress, the White House, and the American public.

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A nonpartisan nonprofit promoting policies to reduce and eventually eliminate nuclear weapons, and to minimize the risk of war through lobbying and by helping elect and support Members of Congress who share our goals.

Candidates

Meet the Congressional candidates who support smart nuclear arms control and non-proliferation policies.

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Legislation

Learn what bills we're supporting, what various legislation would mean for national security, and where it all stands in Congress.

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Take Action

Nuclear weapons policy can seem intimidating, but you are not powerless to make this world safer from nuclear threats.

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History

Founded in 1962, we have decades of experience in shaping Congress and nuclear policy, and have helped elect 400 members.

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House Elections: Democratic and Republican Target Seats

By John D. Isaacs With the House so evenly divided between Democrats and Republicans, both parties are gearing up for the 2022 elections in which control of the House will be at stake. Interestingly, the two parties almost completely agree on which Democrats will be most vulnerable to a 2022 challenge. The Democratic Frontline Members and the Republican […]

Op-ed: Why is US Nuclear Policy Stuck in the Cold War?

Advocacy Coordinator Monica Montgomery wrote an op-ed in Inkstick breaking down three major insights that we have into Congress’ latest thinking on nuclear weapons from the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act. “When President Joe Biden took office with Democratic majorities in both chambers of Congress one year ago, proponents of nuclear arms control […]

Doomsday Clock remains at 100 seconds to midnight as group says world failing to address risks

Executive Director John Tierney was quoted in the Santa Fe New Mexican discussing this year’s Doomsday Clock setting. “The U.S. government and international community are more than capable of making real strides to reduce these dangers — if they are willing to divorce themselves from militarism, re-engage in hard-nosed diplomacy and exercise some common sense,” […]

Op-ed: Hawks restart campaign for war with Iran

Political Director Geoff Wilson and Council board member Joe Cirincione wrote an op-ed in Responsible Statecraft arguing against launching another preemptive war in the Middle East. “The crusade for a war with Iran continues. Just weeks into the new year, war hawks are again calling for the U.S. military to prepare plans for a comprehensive […]

Senators up for election in 2022

By John Isaacs (last updated 1/14/22)       On November 15, Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) announced his retirement at the end of his term, the first Democrat to come to that decision. Previously, five Republican Senators had announced their retirement at the end of 2022: Burr (NC), Blunt (MO), Toomey (PA),Shelby (AL) and Portman […]

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