9/11 then and now: Terror, militarism, war and fear
Terrorism is a terrible thing, but it is made even more terrible and tragic when people and governments fail to react to it intelligently and allow it to perpetuate itself and expand – which is precisely what is happening today, 15 years after the 9/11 attacks by al-Qaeda against the United States.
Interfaith Group Wants Words ‘Islamic Terrorists’ Removed From New 9/11 Memorial
A new tribute to 9/11 victims is causing a stir in the town of Owego. The memorial identifies the terrorists as Islamic, which some groups in the area said could spread hate. But as our Tina Yazdani reports, most of the community supports the wording. OWEGO, N.Y. — A labor of love for workers, and […]
Why Are We Still Wasting Billions on Homeland Security Projects That Don’t Make Us Safer?
This story was co-published with The Atlantic. The turbulent months after the 9/11 attacks were notable for something that did not happen. Even though al-Qaeda had killed thousands of people and scored a direct hit on the Pentagon, hardly anyone in either political party blamed the Bush Administration for failing to defend the homeland.
Islam: A Call for Peace and Justice
The inaugural session of the 39th Annual Convention of the Islamic Society opened with a special prayer for victims of the September 11 attacks. Mr. Syeed gave opening remarks and explained the theme, “A Call for Peace and Justice.” In addition, approximately 20 Islamic group leaders talked about their organizations’ responses to the September 11 attacks. […]