After 9/11 Unity Fades 15 Years On
Fifteen years after the September 11 attacks, Americans recall a surge of unity and patriotic acts that followed, but current divisions over race immigration and politics have frayed that cohesion. The piece cites Gallup polls, national generosity, and personal memories from survivors and first responders to illustrate shifting public mood.
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Current of unity and the search for a united America
The piece explores whether the United States can feel united again after 9/11. It contrasts inner circles of support around victims with broader, ongoing debates over policy and politics. Sonia Shah envisions unity as a rock creating ripples through communities.
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