“Make the design, development, and deployment of new nuclear warheads a top priority.” (General Welfare, Dept. of Energy, Page 398)

Prioritizing the development and deployment of new nuclear warheads can have significant detrimental effects on both national and global security. The escalation of nuclear arms can lead to increased risks of nuclear conflict, which disproportionately affects marginalized communities who often lack the resources to protect themselves in the event of a nuclear incident. Additionally, the environmental and health impacts of nuclear weapons development and testing can have long-term harmful effects on nearby communities, including increased cancer rates and environmental degradation.