Presentations of Slide Show-Talk: "Abolition of Nuclear Weapons: The Time is Now"

"Abolition of Nuclear Weapons: The Time is Now" is an educational and action-oriented presentation by knowledgeable health professionals, illustrated with slides, that provides a unique perspective on the medical, environmental, and human effects of nuclear weapons, including the consequences of possible nuclear detonations in Pittsburgh. It highlights the urgency of the new and growing dangers present after the cold war and the 9/11 terrorist attack -- the huge arsenals, accidental war, terrorism and proliferation. It suggests concrete steps to reduce the dangers and to ultimately achieve nuclear abolition, as advocated by leading military, political, security and medical authorities.

Upon request, presentations are given as a public service to interested groups. Suitable audiences include the general public, physicians and other health professionals, business, labor and professional groups, high school and college students. The program format, duration (10-40 minutes) and focus can be adapted to address current events, specific issues and the special needs of a variety of audiences.

For additional information, to request a descriptive brochure, or to schedule a presentation, contact PSR-Pittsburgh (write PSR-Pittsburgh, PO Box #7241, Pittsburgh, PA 15213; or Email: psr-pgh@igc.org; or phone 412-731-2965).

Annual Film Festival: Nuclear Sundays and Visions of War

Since the Spring of 2001, PSR-Pittsburgh and The Pittsburgh Filmmakers have jointly sponsored a Film Festival dealing with the potential of human extinction in the nuclear age. Landmark films followed by discussions educate, provoke and activate, while entertaining. They will inform younger people of nuclear perspectives during the Cold War and the need to oppose the current dangers of war and military nuclearism. Each of the films has projected different cinematic approaches. Past programs have featured classic films directed by Stanley Kubrick, Akira Kurosawa, Sidney Lumet, Stanley Kramer, and Emile de Antonio.

Media Project

Aimed to promote use of the communications media in the local region to the greatest degree possible to promote the goals and strategies of PSR-Pittsburgh. This has been an effective means to reach large segments of the general public and political community. Specifically, it is intended to increase visibility, awareness and salience of issues; place issues on the "public agenda"; educate and persuade opinion leaders and elected officials; and increase credibility and authority of PSR as an expert resource and advocate.

This has produced a variety of offerings to newspapers, radio, television and the Internet, such as letters-to-the editor, op-eds, press releases, paid spot ads, public service announcements, talk show call-ins, participation in panels and listserves.

Action Alerts

Periodically, as determined by current events, local activities, or urgent needs to influence our elected representatives in the U.S. Congress or the Administration, PSR disseminates "action alerts" to members and friends to keep them informed and provide opportunities for participation and action in pursuit of PSR goals.

Meetings with Political Leaders, Policy makers and Elected Officials

PSR-Pittsburgh arranges or joins delegations of members and local citizens, on an ad hoc basis, to inform and influence decision-makers and elected officials in the U.S. government on important PSR positions. These provide effective and empowering experiences for PSR members and other citizens from the Pittsburgh area to project and document public concern. Members and supporters of PSR objectives are encouraged to participate.