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Together in Light: A Chicago Commemoration of the Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, 79 Years Later
On August 6th, 2024, I had the opportunity to attend the Toro Nagashi, or lantern ceremony, organized by The Japanese Arts Foundation in the Garden of the Phoenix in Jackson Park. A significant portion of the 579 pre-registered attendees participated in lighting lanterns and releasing them on the water, with personal messages attached creating a…
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Nuclear Threats in Different Times
How to Find Hope in the Midst of Increasing Danger The Doomsday Clock, published annually by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, has been set at 90 seconds to midnight since 2023. This clock, in which “midnight” symbolizes the end of the world as we know it, has served as a powerful reminder of the…
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City Diplomacy and Nuclear Policy: How U.S. Cities Can Acknowledge Their Own Nuclear Legacies
Every August, the mayors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki reaffirm their commitments to peace and eliminating nuclear weapons through annual commemorations of the atomic bombings. Currently, city leaders around the world–– including many in the U.S.––are deeply engaged in addressing global challenges such as climate change, migration and refugee crises, and pandemics. Yet the pathways for…