When we think of the suffering caused by nuclear weapons, we usually think of the horror and tragedy of the bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. But nuclear weapons have also sickened and killed communities across the United States and the world through activities like nuclear weapons testing, uranium mining, and nuclear weapons production. Those in harm's way have often been Indigenous communities, communities of color, and poor, rural communities. Since the earliest days of the Manhattan Project, scientific research has shown that these activities could sicken or kill people through radiation and other toxic exposures, but that science has often been suppressed or dismissed. In some cases, the research that needed to be done to truly understand human exposure was simply never completed, and in the worst cases, human radiation experiments carried out in the name of science actively and knowingly harmed people.Today, this dubious scientific history can greatly hinder the ability of victims to receive the care and recognition they need. In this talk, we'll explore how advocates and scientists in the nuclear space can instead use science and research to support the victims of the US nuclear program, who are still fighting for justice.