Trump's "nuclear button." The end of the Iran Deal. Fire and fury. North Korea. We are inundated with news about world leaders threatening nuclear war. When it comes to nuclear weapons, women are rarely included at the table. But we know that empowering women is key to creating communities that are more just, prosperous, and safe. That’s what the #DisarmThePatriarchy handbook is all about – arming women with the information and tools you need to hold elected officials accountable and build a grassroots movement to end the threat of nuclear war. Download the handbook and scroll down to take action today. Together, we can work towards a world free from nuclear weapons.

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Contact your Representatives

Our policymakers were elected to represent the will of the people. It’s on us to hold them accountable to building a more peaceful world free of nuclear arms. Head to WAND’s Action Hub for the most recent information about important bills, petitions, and resolutions and to learn more about how to contact your lawmakers.

You may have heard nuke wonks and news pundits batting around the term “low-yield” in reference to some of the nuclear weapons that the United States is currently developing. Low-yield weapons refers to those that are 10-50 kilotons. Calling them low-yield is a misrepresentation: the two bombs dropped in WWII, both considered low-yield, killed at least 150,000 people, wounded tens of thousands more, and affected generations of Japanese citizens. 

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To learn more about specific ways you can make an impact in your community—from starting a student group, organizing a protest, or conducting a mini-lobby day—send an email to or call us at (202) 459-4769. We want to hear from you—seriously!

How much is the United States investing in nuclear weapons? Unfortunately, a lot. The Trump administration’s plans to modernize the U.S. nuclear arsenal will cost approximately $1.7 trillion over the next 30 years, adjusted for inflation. The funds will also finance four new nuclear weapons systems—the first developed since the Cold War. It gets worse: the Fiscal Year 2019 Federal Budget proposes budget cuts to nuclear nonproliferation programs and eliminates some programs entirely. These changes increase the risk of nuclear proliferation around the globe and reduce investment in diplomatic options and domestic needs.

There are promising policy solutions that could have real impact on lowering the threat posed by nuclear weapons. These options are being discussed in the halls of the House and Senate, by the brightest minds of D.C.’s think tanks, and in the West Wing of the White House. But ultimately, it’s not enough to talk – we need action.