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Striving for a safer world since 1945.
Oct 13, 2021 • 16 tweets • 3 min read
The Air Force has initiated a program to replace its current arsenal of ICBMs with an entirely new missile force known as the Ground-Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD). But should it? 🧵👇 The planned GBSD involves replacing the 400 Minuteman III missiles deployed across CO, MT, NE, ND, and WY, as well as the creation of a full set of test-launch missiles and upgrades to launch facilities. The GBSD would keep ICBMs in the US nuclear arsenal until 2075.
Dec 4, 2020 • 14 tweets • 7 min read
Vaccine transparency, nuclear weapons transparency, and government transparency. It’s time for your FAS Roundup. Read it here or in the thread below 👇mailchi.mp/fas/round-up-1… Transparency is key for trust in vaccine efforts, so the FDA should ensure that transparency, write FAS President @AliNouriPhD and @TheGovLab Director @bethnoveck in @PostOpinions
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Nov 24, 2020 • 5 tweets • 2 min read
Please don't go home for #Thanksgiving2020. But if you're already there, do dinner wisely. Here are our tips for limiting risk and keeping your loved ones safe. 🧵👇 Six feet apart isn't enough. Ten is better. Even further is even better. 2/5