Is Law Enforcement Able to De-Radicalize Extremists Like John Walker Lindh?
The "American Taliban," a Californian who joined the Taliban in 2001, will be released today.
9/11
Parkland Exposed Major Flaws in the FBI's Tip Line. Its Proposed Fix May Present New Problems.
An ignored tip about the potential dangers of the Parkland gunman led the FBI to change its call-center practices, which may have political implications for minority and immigrant communities.
Why Don't We Ever Seem to Learn From History?
When we ask images and monuments to bear the burden of our conscience, we are doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past.
How the Lie That American Muslims Cheered on 9/11 Began
Four years after the terrorist attack, an expert on folklore traced one such rumor to its source.
The Government Report as Book as Object
The Justice Department’s “Ferguson Report” will join a small number of significant public documents to be bound and sent to bookstores.
We Don't Always Remember Public Tragedy Very Accurately
A decade-long study shows that our vivid memories of where, when, and how we found out about September 11th may often be wrong.
Should Tourism Ask More Questions Than It Answers?
Traveling to places where not much remains.
Young Soldiers at Guantanamo Bay Are Getting 9/11 History Lessons
They were only in grade school when the World Trade Center fell.
How Can We Keep Prisoners Sane While They're Behind Bars?
Whatever the method, it’s in everyone’s best interest.
A Spotlight on the 9/11 Anti-Muslim Backlash
Ten years after the attacks, a sociologist sizes up the social impacts of post-9/11 anti-Muslim prejudice in the United States.
9/11-Related Stress Led to Increase in Health Problems
A large-scale study suggests 9/11-related stress led to a major increase in health problems across the U.S.
9/11 Memorial: Ground Zero as Dark Tourist Site
Visitors are expected to flock to the National September 11 Memorial and Museum when it opens, even as memories of that day fade away.
Sept. 11 Mood Study Based on Texting Is Flawed
Research that showed a steady rise in anger among Americans in the wake of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, is apparently invalid.
Comparing Europe’s Muslims of Today to Europe’s Jews of Yesterday
Issues swirling around Europe’s non-assimilation of its Muslim population recall its anti-Semitic past, according to scholar Reza Aslan.
Islam and Anti-Muslim Fear in America, Reza Aslan
Scholar Reza Aslan discusses anti-Islamic feelings in the U.S. and reflects on how other faiths have faced down feelings of "otherness."
Anti-Muslim Feeling Up in U.S. and Europe
Why has anti-Muslim sentiment risen in lockstep in America and Europe?
Sept. 11 Text Messages Show an Emotional Timeline
German researchers, analyzing the content of text messages sent on 9/11/01, report that while sadness and anxiety levels remained stable through the day, anger steadily increased.
Flying Past the Stepford Stewardess
Flight attendants benefited emotionally when their primary focus shifted from courtesy to safety, a new paper suggests. Steven Slater may be an extreme example of that ability to unwind.
Why Does Government Need Your Passenger Data?
A grand explanation for the Great Information Gather on anyone who crosses an international border. ...
The Mind of a Terrorist
Arie Kruglanski, who leads a team of researchers who examine the motivation of terrorists and the effectiveness of de-radicalization efforts, shares his insights.
Equality For All (Most of the Time)
A survey on discrimination taken soon after 9/11 reveals a strong belief in equality for all — although men seem more willing than women to set aside that ideal.