As we approach Independence Day, patriotic displays will be everywhere. U.S. flags; red, white, and blue clothing; patriotic décor; and calls to appreciate our freedoms will greet us in the news, in stores and restaurants, and even in our workplaces. Some 67 percent of U.S. adults report being “proud” or “extremely proud” to be an … Continue reading “We Need Rational Patriotism”
Abigail R. Hall
Atomic Bombs: What My Momma (Never) Told Me
Some 72 years ago this month, the United States dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. An estimated 60,000 to 80,000 people were killed instantly in Hiroshima and another 40,000 were immediately killed when Nagasaki was bombed. In the coming days, weeks, months, and years, thousands more would die as a result of the … Continue reading “Atomic Bombs: What My Momma (Never) Told Me”