I have been asked by several colleagues to add material to this site on the Fukushima disaster. Many people, including me, see too many parallels between the current experiences of Fukushima downwinders and the lifelong struggles of the Hanford downwinders. It is so very important to learn from Hanford, to stop the tragic mistreatment of… Read More »
Fighting Back
I Love My Hometown—Radiation and All. I Wish it Loved Me.
This month, in my hometown of Richland, Washington, people are celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Manhattan Project–the secret venture that brought us the atomic bomb. The month-long commemoration activities have been planned for years. The event opened with “For Your Eyes Only” — A James Bond-Themed Cold War Party” and includes weekend “Bus Tours… Read More »
Press Release: Kate Brown and Hanford Downwinders in Public Appearance
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 17, 2013 Kate Brown and Hanford Downwinders in Public Appearance RICHLAND, Wa—Kate Brown, author of Plutopia, will keynote a discussion of the impact of Cold War Era Hanford radiation discharges on people living “Downwind” of the bomb-building facilities. Also speaking are three Downwinders who have become prominent advocates… Read More »
Downwinders Added to Hanford 70th Anniversary
Due to the determination and dedication of a small group of individuals, (children of Hanford workers in addition to those who grew up in communities downwind of Hanford, their friends and supporters), the Downwinders have become part of the Manhattan Project’s 70th Anniversary commemoration agenda. We thank WSU TriCities for logistics and other support. Our… Read More »
Letter asking for Invitation to Manhattan Project 70th Anniversary event
I was surprised and disappointed that the Downwinders did not appear on the agenda for this event, so I sent this note to the organizers. I’d appreciate your sharing with anyone you think might be interested or supportive. Dear Conference Organizers: I am writing with regard to Hanford’s upcoming 70th Anniversary Commemoration of the Manhattan… Read More »
Hanford’s 70th Anniversary Celebration
Join Us as We Celebrate Hanford’s 70th Anniversary! http://www.ourhanfordhistory.org/70.php Wahoo! A month-long 70th anniversary gala celebration in my hometown, Richland! Celebrating…the Manhattan Project. Sounds like fun. Unless you’re a Downwinder. The series of events was created by a partnership of WSU Tri-Cities and regional organizations currently housing Hanford oral histories. The stated mission statement of… Read More »
Akira Ken Nakano
I am greatly saddened to have recently learned of the passing of Akira (Ken) Nakano. I was informed of his passing by a charming Japanese elder statesman while waiting for a flight in the Oakland airport. I couldn’t help notice that this gentleman made use of a beautiful wooden walking stick. When I saw the… Read More »
Tortured Science: Health Studies, Ethics and Nuclear Weapons in the United States Excerpt #14
I was honored to be asked to contribute a chapter to the collected works within Tortured Science: Health Studies, Ethics and Nuclear Weapons in the United States, compiled and edited by Dianne Quigley, Amy Lowman, and Steve Wing, published 2012 by Baywood Publishing Company, Inc, Amityville, New York. I am very grateful that Baywood has… Read More »
Tortured Science: Health Studies, Ethics and Nuclear Weapons in the United States Excerpt #13
I was honored to be asked to contribute a chapter to the collected works within Tortured Science: Health Studies, Ethics and Nuclear Weapons in the United States, compiled and edited by Dianne Quigley, Amy Lowman, and Steve Wing, published 2012 by Baywood Publishing Company, Inc, Amityville, New York. I am very grateful that Baywood has… Read More »
Tortured Science: Health Studies, Ethics and Nuclear Weapons in the United States Excerpt #12
I was honored to be asked to contribute a chapter to the collected works within Tortured Science: Health Studies, Ethics and Nuclear Weapons in the United States, compiled and edited by Dianne Quigley, Amy Lowman, and Steve Wing, published 2012 by Baywood Publishing Company, Inc, Amityville, New York. I am very grateful that Baywood has… Read More »