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Ankita Rao: 'I Am Singh' Addresses Hate Crimes After 9/11

2011-12-06T12:54:32Z

Despite an obvious flair for the dramatic, Indian actor-director Puneet Issar chose a New York City mosque rather than the red carpet to premier his Hindi film, "I Am Singh."

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Sarah Sayeed, Ph.D.: After 9/11 And War, Building Paths For Co-Existence

2011-10-13T13:01:54Z

As an American, and as a Muslim, I have found an antidote in strategies and programs that presents an alternative to vilification, a third way toward peace-building and reconciliation.

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Rev. Dr. C. Welton Gaddy: No One Is Exempt From The Responsibility To Combat Hate

2011-09-19T13:30:25Z

The greatest tribute we can pay to those who needlessly have lost their lives to hate mongers is to encourage civility and to create a community in which hate is not acceptable. But we are not there yet.

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Six Years And 800 Miles Later, Children's 9/11 Tribute Finds Home At Memorial

2011-09-17T12:11:03Z

This story is part of the "The Impact of 9/12," series, which focuses on those who were inspired to give back after the tragedies of September 11, 200...

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At 9/11 Memorial, Mourners Take Home Rubbings

2011-09-16T11:41:56Z

By SAMANTHA GROSS, Associated Press

NEW YORK — Nadine Mass' godfather died just steps from the exit of the World Trade Center. The Port Authorit...

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9/11 Widow Helps Afghan Widows Through Nonprofit

2011-09-16T09:31:13Z

This story is part of the "The Impact of 9/12," series, which focuses on those who were inspired to give back after the tragedies of September 11, 200...

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Joe Daniels: Creating New Memories at the World Trade Center

2011-09-15T15:23:40Z

Ten years ago, I walked out of the subway at the World Trade Center and found myself in a war zone. I remember people stunned--horrified--at the gaping holes in the towers. I remember firefighters and police rushing to respond. I remember people crying in the streets, others fleeing on foot.

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Ride To Recovery: Ground Zero To The Pentagon

2011-09-15T14:00:00Z

This story is part of the "The Impact of 9/12," series, which focuses on those who were inspired to give back after the tragedies of September 11, 200...

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Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr.: 9/12: What Now?

2011-09-15T12:17:31Z

We have made it through the commemorations of the last 10 years and perhaps we can now say that we will never forget. But first, a traffic light to guide us as we become a 9/12 community.

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John Wordin: Ride 2 Recovery: Day Three

2011-09-14T12:18:58Z

Ride 2 Recovery has committed the week to biking from Ground Zero to the Flight 93 crash site to the Pentagon, to raise money for wounded veterans.

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Father Of Flight 93 Hero Shares Blessings At 9/11 Ceremony

2011-09-13T19:20:19Z

Even on Sept. 11, 2001, there were "blessings," David Beamer said during a memorial church service Sunday at the Family Arena in St. Charles.

Beame...

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The 9/11 Volunteers Who Didn't Quit: Recovery Crew Gave 40 After-Hours A Week For 9 Months

2011-09-14T09:05:00Z

This story is part of the "The Impact of 9/12," series, which focuses on those who were inspired to give back after the tragedies of September 11, 200...

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Alison Laichter: Ten Years Later, May We Be Blessed With Peace

2011-09-13T15:56:52Z

It is my hope that through this blessing practice we can remind ourselves that this is what it feels like to love. This is what it feels like to know peace.

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Rabbi Or Rose: Looking To The Future: A Post-9/11 Pledge

2011-09-13T12:25:45Z

It is our prayer that this document might be helpful to others in strengthening their commitment to religious pluralism, to justice, and to the healing of our broken and beautiful world.

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Post-9/11 Wounded Veteran Finds 'Giving Back' Is Path To Healing

2011-09-12T14:09:55Z

This story is part of the "The Impact of 9/12," series, which focuses on those who were inspired to give back after the tragedies of September 11, 200...

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Lee Ielpi: Fallen Firefighter's Dad Reflects On 9/11 Memorial

2011-09-12T15:40:59Z

Over the past few days, as I've welcomed many visitors to our museum on Liberty Street across from the World Trade Center site, I've met some remarkab...

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John Wordin: Ride 2 Recovery: Day One

2011-09-12T13:40:41Z

Day one of any Ride 2 Recovery Challenge is usually the most difficult day of the ride, as many new riders come together for the first time.

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Eliot Daley: Can 9/11 Prompt A More Peaceful World?

2011-09-12T12:37:44Z

Being respectful of other opinions as we pursue our legitimate interests around the world today will increase the peacefulness of the human community our children inherit tomorrow.

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Arianna Huffington: Honoring The Memory Of 9/11 By Honoring The Memory Of 9/12

2011-09-12T00:00:00Z

As we commemorate 9/11, we should remember that this is also the 10th anniversary of 9/12 -- the day when the shock began to wear off, and the country began to decide what its reaction was going to be.

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The Meaning Of 9/12: How Forming Nonprofits Eased The Grief For Victims' Families

2011-09-12T08:25:59Z

As Susan Littlejohn lay amid the rubble of her tornado-ravaged barn in July, she begged for a miracle. Without one, she would no longer be able to pro...

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9/11 Charities: How You Can Help

2011-09-11T10:22:07Z

Ten years later, 9/11 survivors and victims' family members still need you. Children who lost parents rely on scholarship funds to pay for college. Me...

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Sarah Tuft: 110 Stories Of 9/11 Victims, Heroes Support Charity

2011-09-10T10:16:04Z

When the Towers fell, we all wanted to help. We spilled out onto the streets to mourn in unison, flooded the relief centers to volunteer and lined up ...

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Gordon Campbell: Lessons From a Tragedy

2011-09-09T22:37:04Z

As we approach the tenth anniversary of September 11, we cannot forget the tragedy suffered that day, but we are also reminded of the extraordinary compassion displayed by individuals and communities across the country.

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Patrick Groneman: By Love Alone: Contemplative Communities Converge To Commemorate 9/11

2011-09-09T17:27:23Z

In a culture where fear and anger are primary motivating factors for action, an understanding of love is one of the best tools we have to fight against terrorism and injustice.

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Will Open-Air Reading Room Transform Public Space?

2011-09-09T15:30:30Z

In July this year, a curious project appeared on the website Kickstarter, asking for donations. The Uni Project was described as "a portable, open-air...

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