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 »
Elizabeth Greenspan is an urban anthropologist and lecturer at Harvard University. She is writing a book on 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 president was somber during his visit to honor 9/11 victims, but crowds nearby were raucous and still talking about Osama bin Laden… More »
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 »
Today's debate is the most inflammatory to unfold thus far, but it indicates progress in our national dialogue… More »
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