Council for a Livable World

Political action to reduce nuclear threats

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One person should not be able to start a nuclear war

No president — no one person, regardless of party or temperament — should have the power to start a nuclear war. Help us put an end to the nuclear monarchy.

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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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Council: Front and Center: August 22, 2026

JOIN US AT THE CENTER’S ANNUAL CONFERENCE: $1 TRILLION AND COUNTING: THE PENTAGON BUDGET SQUEEZING OUR REAL SECURITY You are invited to attend the Council’s sister organization’s annual conference online September 15 from 5–7:15 p.m. Eastern. This year’s topic is: “$1 Trillion and Counting: The Pentagon Budget Squeezing Our Real Security.” Our fantastic lineup of speakers […]

Council: Front and Center: July 26, 2026

CIVIL NUCLEAR AGREEMENT WITH SAUDI ARABIA COULD POSE SERIOUS NON-PROLIFERATION CONCERNS The Trump administration announced on July 22 that it finalized an agreement for civil nuclear cooperation with Saudi Arabia, a landmark announcement with significant non-proliferation concerns. Although the full text of the agreement has not yet been released to the public, reporting indicates that the arrangement will […]

Council: Front and Center: June 29, 2026

WE’RE 64! SEND US BIRTHDAY WISHES! We’re celebrating the Council‘s 64th birthday this month and we need your help! Will you take a few seconds to send us birthday wishes on this form? Inspired by the Beatles song “When I’m Sixty Four,” we’re hoping you will let us know why you “still need us” as the only organization specifically […]

‘Let the War Powers Resolution Be the End of Any Conversation About Further War Funding’

(JUNE 25—WASHINGTON) On behalf of the Council for a Livable World, Executive Director and former Congressman John Tierney released the following statement on the Trump administration’s request for supplemental funding for the war in Iran:  “After Congress finally weighed in and rejected Trump’s war of choice, the Pentagon and Pete Hegseth are asking for tens of […]

Council: Front and Center: May 16, 2026

TRUMP: I TALK ABOUT DENUCLEARIZATION WITH CHINA ALL THE TIME The eyes of the world were on Beijing this week as President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi met for a highly anticipated bilateral summit. It was reported that the leaders emphasized interest in a stable relationship between the two countries, discussing enhanced economic cooperation and market access as well as […]

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