🟪 Peace, Defense Spending & Nuclear Arms Control
A ranked guide to advocacy groups fighting nuclear weapons, bloated budgets, and endless wars.
These organizations lead national and international efforts to reduce global tensions, prevent war, and eliminate nuclear arms. They advocate for diplomacy over militarism, sensible defense budgets, and enforceable arms control treaties.
Most offer action alerts, grassroots lobbying tools, educational resources, and ways to get involved — both online and in your community.
Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL)
A Quaker-led powerhouse for peace, diplomacy, and justice. FCNL trains grassroots lobbyists across the country and works closely with local and state-level Friends groups.
The largest U.S. peace group with a national network of affiliates, Peace Action champions cuts in military spending, a world free of nuclear weapons, and diplomatic conflict resolution.
Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS)
Science-based policy advocacy on nuclear weapons, arms control, and missile defense. UCS empowers activists through expert reports, advocacy alerts, and coalition efforts.
An agile digital campaign network promoting diplomacy-first U.S. foreign policy. Offers toolkits, petitions, and rapid-response actions to mobilize grassroots pressure.
A go-to source for trusted analysis and updates on arms treaties, nuclear risks, and global nonproliferation. Widely used by activists, media, and lawmakers.
Combines policy research with strategic political advocacy, endorsing and funding Congressional candidates who support arms control and peacebuilding.
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
Publisher of the iconic Doomsday Clock, the Bulletin elevates science-driven analysis of nuclear weapons, climate change, and emerging threats.
This philanthropic foundation supports frontline disarmament efforts, investing in coalitions, policy work, and public education on nuclear risks.
Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR)
Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility (WPSR)
Mobilizes medical professionals to advocate against nuclear weapons and environmental hazards. The Seattle-based chapter (WPSR) is highly active in public outreach and organizing.
A dynamic, youth-led campaign focused on abolishing nuclear weapons through intersectional activism, digital organizing, and strategic pressure on policymakers.
Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation
The research arm of the Council for a Livable World, this group provides accessible analysis on nuclear security and military policy.
An international campaign to eliminate nuclear weapons through phased global disarmament and international cooperation.
American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)
A Quaker-founded organization promoting peace and nonviolence. Its Seattle office engages in local youth empowerment and anti-militarism initiatives.
Related Issues
Nuclear Disarmament: Pressuring governments to eliminate nuclear weapons through treaties and domestic policy reform.
Diplomacy Over War: Advancing peaceful solutions through multilateral diplomacy, mediation, and global partnerships.
Defense Spending Reform: Reallocating excessive Pentagon budgets to community services, climate, and health care.
Arms Control Treaties: Supporting and defending agreements like New START, the Iran nuclear deal, and future accords.
Accountability in Arms Sales: Promoting transparency in U.S. military assistance, including to authoritarian regimes.
Youth & Grassroots Mobilization: Training and empowering new generations of peace advocates and organizers.
Environmental Impacts of Militarism: Challenging the environmental destruction caused by warfare and weapons testing.
Public Health & Safety: Emphasizing the medical and ecological risks posed by nuclear weapons and conflict.
Human Rights in Foreign Policy: Aligning defense and diplomatic priorities with justice and global human rights.
Public Education & Media Outreach: Spreading awareness through campaigns, journalism, and creative media.