On August 6, the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, all are welcome to join a rally and demonstration at the gates of Lawrence Livermore National Lab. The event is called, “Back from the Brink: The Imperative of Nuclear Abolition.” Starting at 8:30 a.m. at the corner of Westgate Dr. and Vasco Rd., participants will hear from distinguished speakers on the dangers, threats, and risks of nuclear weapons development and nuclear war. These will include author and journalist Norman Solomon, social activist Patricia Ellsberg (wife of recently deceased Daniel Ellsberg), Reverend Monica Cross from the California Poor People’s Campaign and Scott Yundt of local Livermore Lab watchdog group, Tri-Valley CAREs. Participants can join in a traditional Japanese bon dance, hear songs from Andrea Prichett and join a non-violent direct action in protest of the ongoing proliferation of provocative nuclear weapons activities conducted by our government at Livermore Lab. Speak up for peace, justice and a healthier world! See https://trivalleycares.org/2024-hiroshima-commemoration-events for more info.
By Scott Yundt, Oakland
