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jonatomic.bsky.social
Director, Global Risk at Federation of American Scientists, former Sr. Dir NSC, Bulletin of Atomic Scientists (doomsday clock setter). Pope of Chili Town. Hosts We’re All Gonna Die on DSR. No #manels, Stonecutter?
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What even IS that Gabbard vid?!? 🤔 Y'all should really catch the latest episode of my #JusticeByDesign podcast where @jonatomic.bsky.social breaks down the real nuclear threat, and how to stop it. With no weird music or dramatic lighting: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Xza...

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This is both bizarre and fascinating. Do you think Tulsi Gabbard knows she is part of an Administration that is requesting $100 billion for nuclear weapons and related programs next year and an active contributor to increased nuclear risk. www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpuP...

submitted 6 hours ago • 4 comments

I am deeply honored to be invited to the upcoming Nobel Laureate Assembly for the Prevention of Nuclear War, to be held at the University of Chicago this July.

submitted 9 hours ago • 1 comment

Event: "Does Europe need an alternative to the US nuclear umbrella?" 0900-1015, 18 June, Sentralen, Oslo. I am looking forward to discussing this question with @pranayrvaddi.bsky.social, Kristin Ven Bruusgaard, and organizer Henrik Hiim (IFS). Please find more information and registration below:

submitted 14 hours ago • 2 comments

This will kill children. No other way to look at it.

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As nuclear threats in the Asia-Pacific grow, CISAC Affiliate @laurensukin.bsky.social and MIT’s Samuel Seitz offer a potential solution: Lean on precision conventional counterforce and leave nuclear weapons for existential deterrence. www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1...

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Now we know what Trump fired all of the military lawyers. Marines and all people in the military have a legal responsibility to reject and resist illegal orders.

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Important statement on how administration policies are threatening NIH science, from staff across NIH. www.standupforscience.net/bethesda-dec...

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ICYMI - @scientistsorg.bsky.social got some ink this weekend. The OG kind

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Good morning to everyone, but especially Ben Schrader tennesseestar.com/news/former-...

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As this passage from a letter from several Dem lawmakers makes clear, ICE’s refusal appears to violate explicit federal law:

submitted 2 days ago • 22 comments

Are we great yet?

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We’re in the find out part of democracy now

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I was honored for our team at @scientistsorg.bsky.social to be online in the @postopinions.bsky.social this week. But I never imagined we would be two pages in print. Truly speechless. @davidehoffman.bsky.social @nukestrat.bsky.social @mattkorda.bsky.social

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Over the past 30 years, since the collapse of the Soviet Union, the prospect of nuclear war has faded from the American consciousness. "But the weapons never went away." From @jonatomic.bsky.social, @nukestrat.bsky.social and @mattkorda.bsky.social of @scientistsorg.bsky.social: wapo.st/4dRnfXC

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Trump has signed an order to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops to California

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As usual, Richard does us a service by explaining his analysis on Iran and the IAEA.

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Nephew's thread on the likely IAEA Board of Governors noncompliance resolution on Iran is worth reading. Not sure I agree, but he makes important points.

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He is running

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This is waste, fraud, AND abuse all in one.

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Seoul wants the bomb, China and North Korea are piling up warheads. What role should U.S. nuclear weapons play in Asia? Sam Seitz and I tackle this question in a new article at the Journal for Peace and Nuclear Disarmament. Read our open access article here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1...

submitted 3 days ago • 2 comments

Silence like a cancer grows. Paul Simon.

submitted 3 days ago • 0 comments

You’ve got a few other things to listen to, but for those wondering about the chances of getting a deal with Iran, @jonatomic.bsky.social gives the bad news, while I think that lies and grift with overcome the obstacles. @djrothkopf.bsky.social tries to moderate. thedsrnetwork.com/emergency-po...

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🚨We have some exciting news to share - RUSI, King's College London and the University of Leicester are joining forces to launch the UK Nuclear Deterrence Network. This multi-year initiative aims to reshape thinking on nuclear deterrence in today's complex global landscape. Learn more below.

submitted 4 days ago • 1 comment

Post of the day.

submitted 5 days ago • 23 comments

Jeff Bezos right now

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Trump can threaten SpaceX and Musk. But US government needs SpaceX almost more than SpaceX needs US government. DOD is addicted to SpaceX, as is NASA. Starlink is surging in profits anyway faster than SpaceX launch. Yes, Musk gets massive fed contracts. But DOD needs to get to space. So does NASA

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I spoke with my good friend @djrothkopf.bsky.social and my other good friend (maybe I only have two?) @joecirin.bsky.social about whether Trump will get an Iran deal and just how big a scam is Golden Dome? thedsrnetwork.com/emergency-po... Thanks to @thedsrnetwork.bsky.social as always.

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ICYMI - part one of our multi part series on @postopinions.bsky.social www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/int...

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I haven’t been this shocked since Russell Brand and Katy Perry broke up

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Gee, who could’ve foreseen this falling out?

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