"Everything Is Political, Even Cancer": Guam, Grief, and Empire
Автор: The Long Cut
Загружено: 2025-11-03
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Explore the profound cost of colonization in this overview of Julian Aguon’s article, "Grief and Empire on the Island of Guam". The piece, part of the series "An Unfinished Atlas", argues that in the militarized territory of Guam, everything is political, even cancer. The author shares the deeply personal story of his father's death from pancreatic cancer and the tragic discovery that traditional family rituals at the Merizo pier were unknowingly exposing him to contamination. Guam, one of the world's oldest colonies, faces high cancer mortality rates, with clusters arising in villages located near U.S. military bases. Contamination sources include industrial chemicals like PCBs and radioactive materials from irradiated warships connected to Operation Crossroads that docked at Apra Harbor. The overview offers a fast-moving glimpse into life where grief, politics, intimacy, and empire are always colliding, showing that mortality is a condition of daily life.
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