Nuclear imperialism and KC’s role ramping up for World War III

Nuclear imperialism and KC’s role ramping up for World War III

Aug 17, 2025

By Kristin Scheer On a hot Saturday afternoon, on the Aug. 9 anniversary of the US nuclear bombing of Nagasaki, about 45 people packed a community room at the Bluford Library in Kansas City, Mo. We gathered for a panel and discussion of the history of nuclear weapons,...
‘Who is my neighbor?’ takes anti-nuke twist

‘Who is my neighbor?’ takes anti-nuke twist

Jul 30, 2025

Archbishop John Wester gave the homily, excerpted here, at a Mass in Santa Fe, NM, on July 13, part of the observance of the 80th anniversary of the first test of a nuclear weapon—the Trinity Test on July 16, 1945. Developed in collaboration with Jay Coghlan (director...
Trinity bomb test in 1945 … horrific consequences

Trinity bomb test in 1945 … horrific consequences

Jul 23, 2025

By Ann Suellentrop I attended events in New Mexico commemorating the July 16 anniversary of the Trinity bomb explosion in 1945, 80 years ago. The Trinity test paved the way for the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. A new plaque “honors and acknowledges” the Trinity...
KC delegates report on DC Days

KC delegates report on DC Days

Jul 15, 2025

By Kristin Scheer About 20 people trickled into All Souls’ Conover Hall on Wed., July 9. They heard from delegates PeaceWorks KC sent to Washington, DC, for the Alliance for Nuclear Accountability (ANA) DC Days lobbying event.  Ann Suellentrop, of the boards of...
DC Days wrap-up 7/9 tracks 80 years of nuclear age

DC Days wrap-up 7/9 tracks 80 years of nuclear age

Jul 3, 2025

By Ann Suellentrop Note: Ann Suellentrop here summarizes the 2025 DC Days in preparation for the July 9 event Stop the New Nuclear Arms Race! On Sunday, June 8, the Alliance for Nuclear Accountability (ANA) held its yearly training for its members to prepare for its...
Event 7/9 will tackle DC lobbying & writing NNSA

Event 7/9 will tackle DC lobbying & writing NNSA

Jul 2, 2025

After an intense day of training in alerting senators and representatives about dangers of nuclear weapons and power plants, five persons from PeaceWorks-KC went to congressional and administrative offices during “DC Days.” The June 8-13 experience in the nation’s...