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.
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Where’s the Evidence That Mass Surveillance Actually Works?
Officials are again pointing to the need for mass surveillance to take down terrorists. Here’s what we know about how well it works.
How Belief in God Makes a Fighter’s Adversaries Seem Less Menacing
New research finds thoughts of religion lead us to view potential enemies as less formidable.
What’s the Real Goal of Islamic Terrorists?
Israeli researchers suggest it may be inciting an anti-Muslim backlash.
Don’t Give ISIS What It Wants
In the aftermath of the horrific terror attacks in Paris, it's important that the West not play right into the terrorist state's hands.
The Cost of Fear-Based Policy
Most acts of terror within the United States are carried out by right-wing domestic extremist groups. But that isn’t how Americans imagine terrorists. Our flawed perceptions are leading to poor policy.
Jordan’s Law of Unintended Consequences
A new law in Jordan designed to counter the threat of ISIS has led to a crackdown on free speech and civil liberties.
Right-Wing Extremism Kills More Americans Than Islamic Terrorism. So Why Aren’t We More Afraid of It?
The psychology, and scope, of irrational fears.
Your Research-Based Guide to American White Supremacist Movements
Hate groups provide violent ideologies for terrorists who have killed dozens of Americans over the last 14 years.
Why the Language of Mass Murder Matters
Make no mistake: The Charleston shooting was an act of terrorism.