What Was Mohamed Atta’s Original Plan?

When we think of Mohamed Atta, we picture the cold-eyed ringleader of the 9/11 hijackers, a man who steered American Airlines Flight 11 into the North Tower of the World Trade Center at 8:46 a.m. on that catastrophic Tuesday in 2001. But Parallax 9/11: The Silent Assassin suggests something even more unsettling. According to the … Read more

9/11 and Islamophobia: The Rise of Prejudice After the Attacks

The September 11, 2001, attacks not only changed global security policies but also had a profound impact on social relations, particularly toward Muslim communities. In the wake of the tragedy, Islamophobia surged across the United States and beyond, leading to discrimination, violence, and racial profiling. Parallax 9/11 by R. Taylor Hopkinson explores how 9/11 shaped … Read more

Surveillance, Privacy, and Security: The Lasting Effects of 9/11 on Civil Liberties

The September 11, 2001, attacks not only changed global security but also redefined the balance between privacy and government surveillance. In the name of national security, governments -especially in the United States – expanded their powers to monitor citizens, often at the cost of civil liberties. Parallax 9/11 by R. Taylor Hopkinson explores these far-reaching … Read more

The Conspiracy Theories of 9/11: Separating Fact from Fiction

The September 11, 2001, attacks were among the most devastating and widely reported events in modern history. Yet, despite the extensive investigations and official reports, countless conspiracy theories continue to circulate. Some claim the U.S. government was involved, while others argue that the Twin Towers were brought down by controlled demolition. Parallax 9/11 by R. … Read more

The Lingering Scars of 9/11: A Historical Perspective

The events of September 11, 2001, represented a turning point in contemporary history. In addition to destroying lives and communities, this terrible incident had a long-lasting effect on world politics, security, and cultural narratives. Looking back more than 20 years later, we can still feel the impact of 9/11 on many different facets of our … Read more