Nevada bomb test halted

If you read the most recent issue of YES! magazine, you may have seen our story about efforts to stop a major weapons test in Nevada, called Divine Strake.

Today, Lilja Otto, author of the story, received an update from Tony Guzman of Nevada Citizen Alert, announcing that the test has been halted -- at least for now:

"The test had originally been postponed until the 23rd of June, and on Friday they postponed it indefinitely. Although it is not over yet, we feel this is a major victory. When you look at what has transpired over the last two months, you see a massive grassroots mobilization exerting incredible pressure on congressional representatives and the departments of defense and energy. I think it just goes to show where the power truly lies.

"The [protest] on Sunday went exceptionally well; here's an article covering the event. And there are some pictures on our website."

Congratulations to the grassroots organizers, the Western Shoshone people, and all those who put the brakes on a test many believe is aimed at developing a low-level nuclear weapon.