For Immediate Release: January 25, 2008 
Contact: Linda Gunter, 301.455.5655

Gunter, walking tall… on track …. 1976

Takoma Park, MD - Paul Gunter of Beyond Nuclear, whose service to the cause of anti-nuclear activism spans three decades, has been named a recipient of the prestigious Jane Bagley Lehman (JBL) Award. Ms. Bagley Lehman was a founder of the Tides Foundation which will present the award in March.

Gunter joins fellow award winners - physicist Dr. Arjun Makhijani, president of the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research, and Georgia activist, Glenn Carroll of Nuclear Watch South.

The JBL awards seek to recognize individuals who have exhibited a deep commitment to the public interest and whose work demonstrates innovative approaches to social change. The 2007 awards specifically sought individuals whose anti-nuclear work reaches wide audiences and successfully bridges the gap between grassroots activists and decision-makers.

“It’s an honor to be recognized and I truly appreciate the support I received from my fellow activists, all of whom deserve to share this award,” Gunter said. “I especially appreciate the decision of the Tides Foundation to recognize the importance of this issue today. We face a tsunami of well-funded propaganda from the nuclear power industry, all of it misleading and counter-productive to addressing climate change. The Tides Foundation has done enormous service in shining a spotlight not only on the contribution of three individuals but on all the incredible work that this movement, collectively, has contributed over the decades.”

Gunter began his anti-nuclear activism in the 1970s as co-founder of the country’s first opposition movement to nuclear power - the Clamshell Alliance - which fought construction of the Seabrook reactor in New Hampshire. Since then he has developed expertise as a meticulous watchdog over the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, exposing the agency’s persistent prioritizing of industry profit margins over public safety.

Jane Bagley Lehman co-founded the Tides Foundation in 1976 and was the Chair of the Board until her death in 1988.

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Grace Paley: a woman for life on earth

This is an on-going page of remembrance, discussion and celebration of Grace Paley, who succumbed to cancer on August 22, 2007 at the age of 84. We honor her and think of her family’s loss.
Grace was a co-founder of the first Women and Life on Earth in 1979. Among her many contributions were the drafting of the original WLOE Unity Statement and the Women’s Pentagon Action Statement in 1980. In 1998 she encouraged the founding of this internet project, and continued to be an inspiration and supporter.
In 2005 she was one of the 1000 women nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for her life of peacework on many levels.

Photo taken at “Wall Street Action” NYC
October 29, 1979. Courtesy: http://clamshell-tvs.org/ (more…)

John Gofman’s Nuclear Courage
Joseph J. ManganoFri Sep 14, 3:11 PM ET
The Nation — The life of eminent nuclear scientist and physician John Gofman ended last month just short of age 89. The New York Times obituary recounted his scientific résumé but ignored the backlash he faced from industry and government, simply describing him as a “nuclear gadfly.” Gofman should be remembered for his brilliance and integrity, which are critical factors in the current debate over the future of nuclear power. (more…)

Medora was a role model for us all

—– Original Message —–
From: Susan Condodemetraky
To: robin
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 9:41 AM
Subject: Re: Clamshell Alliance

Hello - please pass on or post that a memorial graveside service will be held for Medora Morrison (aka Medora Hamilton) at Meredith Cemetery at U.S. Route 3 and Boynton Rd. in Meredith NH on June 10th at 6 p.m. Medora was part of the very first group who went into Seabrook. You have a picture posted of that group going into the site but she is not in it.
Thank you
Susan

by David Slesinger
The most significant anti-nuclear contribution of Clamshell’s activity was that when TMI happened there were grassroots antinuclear groups throughout the US ready to escalate their activity. The 77 action was on national TV every night for 2 weeks. Meldrim Thompson made us.
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Happy Birthday Clams!

Photo by Bob McCormick. Caption: Friends of Traprock Peace Center and the new England Peace Pagoda
celebrated the conversion of Reddy Kilowatt at Entergy Nuclear’s Headquarters,
in Brattleboro in May, 2006.

If you are trying to reconnect or know of former Clams who may want to be reached , please leave a response in the comment box below.We will put you on the list.Or contact us :Telephone:(978) 864-9494E-mail:tom@clamshell-tvs.orgSnail mail:Clamshell-TVSPO Box 1554Portsmouth, NH 03801-1554Tom Wyatt, administrative coordinator Robin Read, research

Civil Liberties Violated: Yellow Journalism - In More Ways Than One

By Robin Read

Reports and incidents of corporate and government surveillance of the Clamshell Alliance began with the inception of the organization in 1976, increased steadily for the next year, intensified in the weeks preceding the April 1977 occupation, and continued for the next several years. Fear mongering by right wing organizations and media, fed by the surveillance and infiltration, were among the factors that led Seabrook area residents to urge the Clamshell to call off its planned massive 1978 occupation and accept the State of New Hampshire’s proposal that the organization hold a three day legal rally on the plant’s construction site. The surveillance and infiltration also consequently contributed to the organization’s internal divisions before and after the 1978 demonstration. (more…)

Discussion started by Phil Stone
Folks:
I am sorry that I have not been able to attend the recent meetings. I have looked at the web site several times and I remain troubled by the following language:

“In a complicated and controversial move, plans for another citizens’ occupation of Seabrook were changed to an on-site anti-nuclear rally, (more…)