COUNCIL FOR A LIVABLE WORLD Political action to reduce nuclear threats Elections Legislation Take Action About Donate Search A nonpartisan nonprofit promoting policies to reduce and eventually eliminate nuclear weapons, and to minimize the risk of war through lobbying and by helping elect and support Members of Congress who share our goals. Candidates Meet the Congressional candidates who support smart nuclear arms control and non-proliferation policies. READ MORE Legislation Learn what bills we're supporting, what various legislation would mean for national security, and where it all stands in Congress. READ MORE Take Action Nuclear weapons policy can seem intimidating, but you are not powerless to make this world safer from nuclear threats. READ MORE History Founded in 1962, we have decades of experience in shaping Congress and nuclear policy, and have helped elect 400 members. READ MORE November 15, 2021 Senators up for election in 2022 By John Isaacs (last updated 11/15/21) On November 15, Sen. Patrick Leahy announced his retirement at the end of his term, the first Democrat to come to that decision. Previously, five Republican Senators had announced their retirement at the end of 2022: Burr (NC), Blunt (MO), Toomey (PA),Shelby (AL) and Portman (OH). […] Posted in: Blog, Elections, Political Analysis, Political Analysis November 3, 2021 House Elections: Democratic and Republican Target Seats By John D. Isaacs With the House so evenly divided between Democrats and Republicans, both parties are gearing up for the 2022 elections in which control of the House will be at stake. A complication for both parties, however, is that the decentennial federal census that guides the drawing of House district boundaries has been delayed by six months. Thus, […] Posted in: Blog, Elections, Political Analysis, Political Analysis October 18, 2021 Colin Powell, First Black US Secretary of State and Top Military Officer, Dies Senior Fellow John Isaacs spoke to Voice Of America about the legacy of Colin Powell, the first Black U.S. secretary of state and top military officer, who died on Monday at the age of 84 from complications due to COVID-19. Posted in: Council in the News, Press Room September 7, 2021 On the Passing of Philip E. Coyle, Renowned National Security Expert (SEPTEMBER 7—WASHINGTON) It is with profound sadness that the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation (CACNP), and its sister organization Council for a Livable World (CLW), release a statement on the passing of beloved friend and Center Board Secretary Philip E. Coyle. Mr. Coyle died peacefully September 2. Mr. Coyle, a Senior Science Fellow at the Center, was a renowned expert on U.S. and […] Posted in: Press Releases, Press Room September 1, 2021 CLW condemns HASC vote; says it proves committee is captive of military-industrial complex CONTACT: Anna Schumann Communications Director aschumann@clw.org The Council for a Livable World condemns the vote by the House Armed Services Committee to increase the 2022 Pentagon Budget topline by $23.9 billion, and urges Members of Congress to reject this topline increase later this month when the National Defense Authorization Act comes before the full House floor. On behalf of the Council for a Livable World, Executive […] Posted in: Press Releases, Press Room 1 2 3 … 416 Next Page » Tweets by Livable World RECENT POSTS Senators up for election in 2022 November 15, 2021 House Elections: Democratic and Republican Target Seats November 3, 2021 Colin Powell, First Black US Secretary of State and Top Military Officer, Dies October 18, 2021 On the Passing of Philip E. Coyle, Renowned National Security Expert September 7, 2021 CLW condemns HASC vote; says it proves committee is captive of military-industrial complex September 1, 2021 Sign up for Council for a Livable World's email list to be the first to know about our national security news and priorities, and our endorsed candidates. 820 1st Street NE, Suite LL-180 Washington, D.C. 20002 Phone: 202.543.4100 ELECTIONS Meet The Candidates 2020 Senate Candidates 2020 House Candidates Who We’ve Helped Elect LEGISLATION Key National Security Legislation National Security Legislative Calendar Legislative Achievements TAKE ACTION Issues Join Our Email List Become a Member ABOUT History & Mission Staff Press Newsletter Boards & Experts Jobs & Internships Financials Contact Us Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation Twitter YouTube Instagram Facebook © 2021 Council for a Livable World Privacy Policy