18 Years Later, America Vows to ‘Never Forget’ 9/11

KAREN MATTHEWS and JENNIFER PELTZ / The Associated Press Sep 11, 2019 The observance in Manhattan begins with a moment of silence and bells tolling at 8:46 a.m., the time a hijacked plane slammed into the Trade Center's north tower. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Take Down ‘Dangerous’ Tweet of Ilhan Omar Video, Pelosi Tells Trump

DARLENE SUPERVILLE / The Associated Press Apr 14, 2019 The president draws fire for retweeting a video that purports to show Democratic Rep. Omar being dismissive of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Was Ending the Draft a Grave Mistake?

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Apr 3, 2019 Switching from all-volunteer to mandatory military service could force Americans to reconsider their ever-expanding empire. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

17 Years Later, Almost 10,000 People Are Living With Cancers Related to 9/11

Ilana Novick Sep 11, 2018 It’s not just first responders who were harmed by fumes from the lower Manhattan attack, but workers, students and area residents. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

U.S. Marks 9/11 Anniversary, Trump Speaks at Pennsylvania Site

JENNIFER PELTZ and KAREN MATTHEWS / The Associated Press Sep 11, 2018 Americans look back on tragic day with solemn ceremonies, volunteer service and a presidential tribute to "the moment when America fought back" on one of the hijacked planes. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

New York Commemorates 1993 World Trade Center Bombing

JENNIFER PELTZ / The Associated Press Feb 26, 2018 Survivors and others gather at ground zero for a tribute to victims of the first terrorist attack on the trade center, which killed six people. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

What If the U.S. Had Showed Restraint After 9/11?

By Danny Sjursen / TomDispatch Nov 27, 2017 The author imagines an alternative strategy for then-President George W. Bush on Sept. 12, 2001, and beyond. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Eight Dead in New York City Truck Attack

The Associated Press Oct 31, 2017 The driver, a native of Uzbekistan, was shot by a police officer and arrested in what authorities are calling "an act of terror." Five Argentines are among those killed on a bike path. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

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How to Challenge Media Narratives Without Being Called a Conspiracy Theorist

John Kiriakou / Truthdig Aug 12, 2017 Do your own research, question everything and reach conclusions based on facts, not on what you read on Facebook. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Will Christie Whitman Follow Her 9/11 Apology With One for Her Nuclear Shill Game?

Harvey Wasserman / Truthdig Sep 12, 2016 The former EPA chief regrets misleading the public about the air quality after the New York terrorist attacks. Her apology leaves some doubting her sincerity. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Lost Innocence of 9/11

By Michael Winship / Moyers & Company Sep 12, 2016 The renewed patriotism and commitment we felt 15 years ago has decayed, sullied by jingoism, xenophobia and paranoid fantasies about race and religion. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )