‘Ashes of Death’: The Marshall Islands Is Still Seeking Justice for US Nuclear Tests

‘Ashes of Death’: The Marshall Islands Is Still Seeking Justice for US Nuclear Tests

On March 1, 1954, a blinding flash of light in the west made it seem as though the sun was rising from the wrong side of the ocean. The sky and the sea turned red as a mushroom cloud swelled rapidly to a height of nearly 25 miles. Ash, water, and pulverized coral rained down. … Read more

‘Oppenheimer,’ Nuclear Amnesia, and the US Pacific Legacy

‘Oppenheimer,’ Nuclear Amnesia, and the US Pacific Legacy

Advertisement Since the release of the blockbuster film, “Oppenheimer,” in July 2023, global audiences have been confronting history about U.S. atomic weapons development and the individuals involved. The recording-breaking film, “Oppenheimer,” shadows the present in ominous ways. The latest news about the Russian test of a “next-gen nuclear missile” is a chilling reminder of the … Read more