Madison Rose
@madisonucs.bsky.social
Former Campaign Organizer with the Global Security Program at
Union of Concerned Scientists, working to abolish #nuclearweapons. she/her
Union of Concerned Scientists, working to abolish #nuclearweapons. she/her
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My colleague Laura Grego has an excellent LTE on the @nytimes.com website today, making the case for why the over-budget, unneeded and dangerous Sentinel ICBM program should be cancelled. You can see it here: www.nytimes.com/2024/09/13/o... [Scroll down a bit!]
Opinion | D.E.I. in College, Attacked and Defended
Readers discuss diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Also: The debate; Donald Trump’s mental state; the Sentinel missile program; a walker in Manhattan.
www.nytimes.com
September 13, 2024 at 3:59 PM
My colleague Laura Grego has an excellent LTE on the @nytimes.com website today, making the case for why the over-budget, unneeded and dangerous Sentinel ICBM program should be cancelled. You can see it here: www.nytimes.com/2024/09/13/o... [Scroll down a bit!]
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Li Bin, professor of Intl Relations at Tsinghua Univ in China, is doing a presentation on negotiating a No First Use treaty. Here is the paper he is basing his presentation on: thebulletin.org/2024/06/why-...
Why a substantive and verifiable no-first-use treaty for nuclear weapons is possible
The next US administration should respond positively to China’s invitation to negotiate a no-first-use nuclear weapons treaty.
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September 11, 2024 at 4:37 PM
Li Bin, professor of Intl Relations at Tsinghua Univ in China, is doing a presentation on negotiating a No First Use treaty. Here is the paper he is basing his presentation on: thebulletin.org/2024/06/why-...
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My colleague Jennifer Knox lays out the distressing facts about the unnecessary, expensive & dangerous US program to build new silo-based long-range missiles. Known as Sentinel, the new missile will cost more than $140 billion while increasing the risk of nuclear war: blog.ucsusa.org/jknox/the-pr...
The Price of the Sentinel Nuclear Weapons Program Keeps Going Up—But the True Costs Are Even Higher
Recent analysis of the Sentinel nuclear weapons program found the estimated costs to be much higher than anticipated--and the system will not make us any safer from the threat of nuclear war than we a...
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August 15, 2024 at 1:42 PM
My colleague Jennifer Knox lays out the distressing facts about the unnecessary, expensive & dangerous US program to build new silo-based long-range missiles. Known as Sentinel, the new missile will cost more than $140 billion while increasing the risk of nuclear war: blog.ucsusa.org/jknox/the-pr...
I folded a paper crane to honor the anniversaries of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Sadako Sasaki, and all the children impacted by conflicts they didn’t create. Every child deserves to live free of the threat of nuclear weapons.
#CranesForOurFuture
#CranesForOurFuture
August 8, 2024 at 4:02 PM
I folded a paper crane to honor the anniversaries of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Sadako Sasaki, and all the children impacted by conflicts they didn’t create. Every child deserves to live free of the threat of nuclear weapons.
#CranesForOurFuture
#CranesForOurFuture
While recent events may seem dismal, my colleague
Gregory Kulacki, East Asia Project Manager at the @ucsusa.bsky.social, ends on a hopeful note about the long-term future of #nuclear arms control negations between the United States and China. blog.ucsusa.org/gregory-kula...
Gregory Kulacki, East Asia Project Manager at the @ucsusa.bsky.social, ends on a hopeful note about the long-term future of #nuclear arms control negations between the United States and China. blog.ucsusa.org/gregory-kula...
China Suspended Nuclear Arms Control Talks With the US. Here's Why.
In response to a question during a regular press conference, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said, “the Chinese side decided to hold off discussion with the US on a new round of consult...
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July 24, 2024 at 3:59 PM
While recent events may seem dismal, my colleague
Gregory Kulacki, East Asia Project Manager at the @ucsusa.bsky.social, ends on a hopeful note about the long-term future of #nuclear arms control negations between the United States and China. blog.ucsusa.org/gregory-kula...
Gregory Kulacki, East Asia Project Manager at the @ucsusa.bsky.social, ends on a hopeful note about the long-term future of #nuclear arms control negations between the United States and China. blog.ucsusa.org/gregory-kula...
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Today @ucsusa.bsky.social released a letter from 700+ scientists to Biden & Congress, calling on them to cancel the proposed new long-range, land-based, nuclear-armed missile known as Sentinel, and to scrap such missiles permanently. Here is the letter: ucs-documents.s3.amazonaws.com/global-secur...
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July 8, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Today @ucsusa.bsky.social released a letter from 700+ scientists to Biden & Congress, calling on them to cancel the proposed new long-range, land-based, nuclear-armed missile known as Sentinel, and to scrap such missiles permanently. Here is the letter: ucs-documents.s3.amazonaws.com/global-secur...
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Today @bulletinatomic.bsky.social published my piece on the rising cost of the massive effort by NNSA to produce new plutonium pits, the fissile core of nuclear weapons. Those new pits are for new warheads for the vastly over-budget Sentinel missile. thebulletin.org/2024/05/anot...
Another reason to cancel the Sentinel missile: the rising cost of its nuclear warhead
The total cost of the Sentinel missile, when you include all the costs of the warhead it will carry, will be more than $185 billion. The ever-increasing price tag for the new intercontinental ballisti...
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May 23, 2024 at 1:25 PM
Today @bulletinatomic.bsky.social published my piece on the rising cost of the massive effort by NNSA to produce new plutonium pits, the fissile core of nuclear weapons. Those new pits are for new warheads for the vastly over-budget Sentinel missile. thebulletin.org/2024/05/anot...
I'm so grateful that young folks like Rishi Gurudevan are speaking out about the importance of younger generations to the nuclear disarmament movement. I agree that, "Only through intergenerational collaboration will humanity be spared."
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Gen Z: An untapped pool of support for nuclear disarmament
Young people drive social movements. Nuclear disarmament advocates should more aggressively recruit help from Gen Z.
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April 11, 2024 at 8:44 PM
I'm so grateful that young folks like Rishi Gurudevan are speaking out about the importance of younger generations to the nuclear disarmament movement. I agree that, "Only through intergenerational collaboration will humanity be spared."
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It is infuriating and unjust that some in St. Louis have cancer and other illnesses because of uranium processing.
We need Speaker Mike Johnson to strengthen and reauthorize the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to the floor for a vote immediately.
www.nytimes.com/2024/04/06/u...
We need Speaker Mike Johnson to strengthen and reauthorize the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to the floor for a vote immediately.
www.nytimes.com/2024/04/06/u...
Sickened by U.S. Nuclear Program, Communities Turn to Congress for Aid
In St. Louis and around the country, people harmed by the drive for an atomic bomb have been shut out of a federal law enacted to help such victims.
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April 8, 2024 at 10:11 PM
It is infuriating and unjust that some in St. Louis have cancer and other illnesses because of uranium processing.
We need Speaker Mike Johnson to strengthen and reauthorize the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to the floor for a vote immediately.
www.nytimes.com/2024/04/06/u...
We need Speaker Mike Johnson to strengthen and reauthorize the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to the floor for a vote immediately.
www.nytimes.com/2024/04/06/u...
I'm excited to listen live now as @npr.org 1A discusses the rising threat of nuclear war.
Unfortunately, nuclear weapons risks are rising.
Fortunately, there are activists, scientists, and other experts who continue to fight tirelessly against the threats and harms of nuclear weapons. www.npr.org
Unfortunately, nuclear weapons risks are rising.
Fortunately, there are activists, scientists, and other experts who continue to fight tirelessly against the threats and harms of nuclear weapons. www.npr.org
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March 21, 2024 at 3:07 PM
I'm excited to listen live now as @npr.org 1A discusses the rising threat of nuclear war.
Unfortunately, nuclear weapons risks are rising.
Fortunately, there are activists, scientists, and other experts who continue to fight tirelessly against the threats and harms of nuclear weapons. www.npr.org
Unfortunately, nuclear weapons risks are rising.
Fortunately, there are activists, scientists, and other experts who continue to fight tirelessly against the threats and harms of nuclear weapons. www.npr.org
"As experts and lawmakers continue to debate US national security strategy..., they must not forget the hidden legacy of [nuclear] weapons. The US must acknowledge and address the full impact of its military activities, including righting its historical wrongs." thebulletin.org/2024/03/sena...
Senate passes bill to expand compensation for radiation victims. Will the House agree?
Despite the Senate’s approval of a bill to broaden and prolong the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, the fight for justice isn't over.
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March 15, 2024 at 9:00 PM
"As experts and lawmakers continue to debate US national security strategy..., they must not forget the hidden legacy of [nuclear] weapons. The US must acknowledge and address the full impact of its military activities, including righting its historical wrongs." thebulletin.org/2024/03/sena...
"With hope, the celebrity of Nolan’s #Oppenheimer will shine a brighter light on how US decisions about these horrible [nuclear] weapons are made."
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Hollywood Rewards Nuclear Arms Control While Washington Dithers
Government efforts to modernize and expand their arsenals are increasing the risk that human civilization could be obliterated in a few hours
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March 12, 2024 at 2:24 PM
"With hope, the celebrity of Nolan’s #Oppenheimer will shine a brighter light on how US decisions about these horrible [nuclear] weapons are made."
blog.ucsusa.org/gregory-kula...
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I'm proud to be one of those peacemakers working to #MakeNukesHistory.
#Oppenheimer started the nuclear weapons era, but together, we can end it - and stop history from repeating itself: blog.ucsusa.org/jknox/three-...
#Oppenheimer started the nuclear weapons era, but together, we can end it - and stop history from repeating itself: blog.ucsusa.org/jknox/three-...
March 11, 2024 at 4:32 PM
I'm proud to be one of those peacemakers working to #MakeNukesHistory.
#Oppenheimer started the nuclear weapons era, but together, we can end it - and stop history from repeating itself: blog.ucsusa.org/jknox/three-...
#Oppenheimer started the nuclear weapons era, but together, we can end it - and stop history from repeating itself: blog.ucsusa.org/jknox/three-...
I am so grateful I was able to watch the Senate pass the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act yesterday. We are one step closer to the justice for more communities who were poisoned by their own government's nuclear weapons complex. Next step - pass RECA in the House!
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Senate Passes RECA
The Senate voted today 69-30 to advance legislation that would protect and strengthen the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act.
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March 8, 2024 at 2:19 PM
I am so grateful I was able to watch the Senate pass the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act yesterday. We are one step closer to the justice for more communities who were poisoned by their own government's nuclear weapons complex. Next step - pass RECA in the House!
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BREAKING! RECA Senate passage assured! With 60 votes already (more to come), the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act will pass the body. Biden will sign if he gets the chance. The House needs to act to give benefits to those adversely impacted by US nuclear weapons testing, development & production.
March 7, 2024 at 8:11 PM
BREAKING! RECA Senate passage assured! With 60 votes already (more to come), the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act will pass the body. Biden will sign if he gets the chance. The House needs to act to give benefits to those adversely impacted by US nuclear weapons testing, development & production.
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"Of the publicly available locations of defense nuclear sites from the Department of Energy, five are located within five miles of an area burned by wildfire since the year 1900. Sources: Department of Energy, NIFC, and WFIGS"
Wildfire Threat to Texas Nuclear Weapons Facility Highlights Intersecting Risks
Our new map shows where nuclear weapons facilities overlap with areas with a history of wildfires.
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March 7, 2024 at 10:35 PM
"Of the publicly available locations of defense nuclear sites from the Department of Energy, five are located within five miles of an area burned by wildfire since the year 1900. Sources: Department of Energy, NIFC, and WFIGS"
- The US is again preparing a nuclear arms race where everyone will lose
- US defense spending is at a record high, and there is no will in Congress to prevent waste and corruption
- Scientists are organizing to fight for a better world #Oppenheimer
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- US defense spending is at a record high, and there is no will in Congress to prevent waste and corruption
- Scientists are organizing to fight for a better world #Oppenheimer
blog.ucsusa.org/jknox/three-...
Three Things from Oppenheimer that are Happening Again
Will humanity survive the forces unleashed at Los Alamos in 1945?
blog.ucsusa.org
March 6, 2024 at 5:00 PM
- The US is again preparing a nuclear arms race where everyone will lose
- US defense spending is at a record high, and there is no will in Congress to prevent waste and corruption
- Scientists are organizing to fight for a better world #Oppenheimer
blog.ucsusa.org/jknox/three-...
- US defense spending is at a record high, and there is no will in Congress to prevent waste and corruption
- Scientists are organizing to fight for a better world #Oppenheimer
blog.ucsusa.org/jknox/three-...
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“We are in the Anthropocene, irrespective of a line on the time scale,” Dr. McCarthy said. “And behaving accordingly is our only path forward.” (1/2)
Are We in the ‘Anthropocene,’ the Human Age? Nope, Scientists Say.
A panel of experts voted down a proposal to officially declare the start of a new interval of geologic time, one defined by humanity’s changes to the planet.
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March 5, 2024 at 3:54 PM
“We are in the Anthropocene, irrespective of a line on the time scale,” Dr. McCarthy said. “And behaving accordingly is our only path forward.” (1/2)
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BREAKING: Gen. Cotton, head of US Strategic Command, testifies to Congress that he supports the US considering uploading more nuclear warheads on its land-based missiles.
This would increase the number of US nuclear weapons deployed, something not allowed under the New START agreement with Russia.
This would increase the number of US nuclear weapons deployed, something not allowed under the New START agreement with Russia.
February 29, 2024 at 3:25 PM
BREAKING: Gen. Cotton, head of US Strategic Command, testifies to Congress that he supports the US considering uploading more nuclear warheads on its land-based missiles.
This would increase the number of US nuclear weapons deployed, something not allowed under the New START agreement with Russia.
This would increase the number of US nuclear weapons deployed, something not allowed under the New START agreement with Russia.
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The facility housing much of the US weapons-grade plutonium, Pantex, is surrounded by wildfire and temporarily shut down. Wildfires have similarly threatened Los Alamos in the recent past. Let's hope fire never meets nuclear material. The nuclear complex can't take climate change for granted.
Texas nuclear weapons facility pauses operations as wildfires spread through rural Panhandle
Rapidly expanding Texas wildfires fueled by surging winds have prompted evacuation orders for several towns and shut down a nuclear facility in the state's rural Panhandle.
apnews.com
February 28, 2024 at 5:27 AM
The facility housing much of the US weapons-grade plutonium, Pantex, is surrounded by wildfire and temporarily shut down. Wildfires have similarly threatened Los Alamos in the recent past. Let's hope fire never meets nuclear material. The nuclear complex can't take climate change for granted.
Why does the United States still have intercontinental ballistic missiles? Why would we be better off without them? Learn more: blog.ucsusa.org/elliott-negi...
The Deadly $125-Billion ICBM Boondoggle
If the Air Force really wanted to protect Americans, it would get rid of land-based ICBMs, not spend billions of dollars on new ones.
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February 27, 2024 at 8:37 PM
Why does the United States still have intercontinental ballistic missiles? Why would we be better off without them? Learn more: blog.ucsusa.org/elliott-negi...
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@gkucs.bsky.social took a detailed look at the Chinese sources identified in a recent article by @nytimes.com, suggesting there could be a "major shift in China's nuclear power and doctrine." Here's what he found⤵️
Some Things You Need to Know About that New York Times Article on Chinese Nuclear "Ambition"
In the absence of authoritative information, it's dangerous to encourage readers to jump to conclusions, especially US decision-makers,
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February 13, 2024 at 9:06 PM
@gkucs.bsky.social took a detailed look at the Chinese sources identified in a recent article by @nytimes.com, suggesting there could be a "major shift in China's nuclear power and doctrine." Here's what he found⤵️
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The B61-13 is one more tragic sign that the US is "all-in" on keeping the threat to kill tens to hundreds of millions of people in less than an hour as the centerpiece of US security policy.
Just in: Why the Biden administration’s new nuclear gravity bomb is tragic
By @atomicwonk.bsky.social
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Why the Biden administration’s new nuclear gravity bomb is tragic
The new B61-13 nuclear bomb, it turns out, is just another option to blow up something the Pentagon can already destroy, and many times over. In fact, each US nuclear-armed submarine carries seven tim...
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February 13, 2024 at 6:46 PM
The B61-13 is one more tragic sign that the US is "all-in" on keeping the threat to kill tens to hundreds of millions of people in less than an hour as the centerpiece of US security policy.