Joseph Gerson on Authoritarianism, Democracy, and Militarism. October 23, 2025 speech for Centre Delas annual conference in Barcelona, Spain.

A cracked U.S. Capitol dome or faded Constitution overlaid with dark storm clouds

The rise of Trump and MAGA echoes past totalitarianisms, where fear and ideology erode truth and democracy. As militarism and inequality deepen, freedom itself is at risk. Our task is to defend dignity and revive a spirit of empathy, justice, and common security before it’s too late.

“Some Way Out of Here” Webinar October 9, we joined by Ann Wright (from Istanbul!!!), Cole Harrison of Mass.

SOME WAY OUT OF HERE

On October 9, Ann Wright, Cole Harrison, and Nick Rabb joined us for a powerful discussion on the growing threat of fascist autocracy and the movements defending human rights and democracy. From the Gaza flotilla to the fight against MAGA politics, they explored the roots of resistance and the need for stronger, interconnected movements.

Joint Appeal for the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons

Joint Apeal for September 26

On September 26, the UN marks the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. With 12,500 warheads worldwide and rising risks of conflict or accident, the danger is greater than ever. We call on leaders to declare nuclear weapons inadmissible, reduce reliance on them, cut nuclear budgets, and redirect resources toward peace, climate, and sustainable development. The 80th anniversaries of Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and the UN demand urgent action to eliminate nuclear arms by 2045.

Joseph Gerson’s testimony in support of S.1649 and the Back from the Brink Initiative

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Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland SecurityMassachusetts State House Joseph Gerson  – Sept. 10, 2025 Testimony in Support of S.1649 Thank you for the opportunity to speak for passage of S.1649. It is the best way to move humanity away from the nuclear path to species suicide. I am president of the Campaign for Peace, Disarmament and … Read more