Elizabeth Greenspan

Elizabeth Greenspan is an urban anthropologist and lecturer at Harvard University. She is writing a book on Ground Zero.

The Politics of Silence at Ground Zero

The Politics of Silence at Ground Zero

Politicians shy away from making public speeches on 9/11, fearing that they will politicize the mourners. But maybe our leaders should, in the style of Lincoln, provide a new narrative for the tragedy. More »

The Side of Ground Zero That Obama Didn't See

The president was somber during his visit to honor 9/11 victims, but crowds nearby were raucous and still talking about Osama bin Laden More »

Obama's First Ground Zero Visit: 'Where is Osama Bin Laden?'

Obama's First Ground Zero Visit: 'Where is Osama Bin Laden?'

In 2008, the country was in a dark place and Osama bin Laden was still in hiding. Did this week's celebrations signal a brighter mood across America? More »

A Tradition of Conflict and Controversy at Ground Zero

Today's debate is the most inflammatory to unfold thus far, but it indicates progress in our national dialogue More »

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Picking up the Pieces After the Tornado in Moore, Oklahoma

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