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Fighting Back

Why Focus on Fukushima?

January 6, 2014 By Trisha Leave a Comment

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 »

Filed Under: All, Fighting Back, Fukushima, News

I Love My Hometown—Radiation and All. I Wish it Loved Me.

October 25, 2013 By Trisha 1 Comment

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 »

Filed Under: All, Events, Commemorations, Fighting Back, Hanford, Personal Essays

Press Release: Kate Brown and Hanford Downwinders in Public Appearance

October 18, 2013 By Trisha 2 Comments

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 »

Filed Under: All, Events, Commemorations, Fighting Back, News

Downwinders Added to Hanford 70th Anniversary

October 6, 2013 By Trisha Leave a Comment

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 »

Filed Under: All, Events, Commemorations, Fighting Back

Letter asking for Invitation to Manhattan Project 70th Anniversary event

September 18, 2013 By Trisha Leave a Comment

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 »

Filed Under: All, Events, Commemorations, Fighting Back

Hanford’s 70th Anniversary Celebration

September 7, 2013 By Trisha Leave a Comment

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 »

Filed Under: All, Events, Commemorations, Fighting Back

Akira Ken Nakano

August 30, 2013 By Trisha Leave a Comment

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 »

Filed Under: All, Events, Commemorations, Fighting Back, Personal Essays, Survivor Stories

Tortured Science: Health Studies, Ethics and Nuclear Weapons in the United States Excerpt #14

July 22, 2013 By Trisha Leave a Comment

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 »

Filed Under: All, Fighting Back, Health Impacts of Radiation, Tortured Science

Tortured Science: Health Studies, Ethics and Nuclear Weapons in the United States Excerpt #13

July 15, 2013 By Trisha Leave a Comment

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 »

Filed Under: All, Fighting Back, Health Impacts of Radiation, Tortured Science

Tortured Science: Health Studies, Ethics and Nuclear Weapons in the United States Excerpt #12

July 8, 2013 By Trisha Leave a Comment

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 »

Filed Under: All, Fighting Back, Health Impacts of Radiation, Tortured Science

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