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fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 years ago

From Crisis to Capacity: 20 Years of Philanthropy after 9/11 - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

In the immediate days following 9/11, calls from survivors of gender-based violence dropped severely because of special registration and the constant fear of being targeted by government systems.
Social justice
US politics
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

TSA to finally end its dumb shoe removal policy for airport security

The TSA will allow passengers at select airports to keep their shoes on during security checkpoints.
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Adi Shankar on Castlevania, Devil May Cry, and Transforming American Animation

Adi Shankar's experiences as a brown adolescent in post-9/11 America influenced his creative work, particularly in his latest series, Devil May Cry.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK spy agencies too slow to realise CIA was mistreating prisoners after 9/11, government admits

UK intelligence agencies were slow to recognize CIA's torture of prisoners post-9/11, admitting complicity in US detention operations in court.
fromPitchfork
2 months ago

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning Review: Boom and Doom

The McQuarrie Missions skillfully address the post-9/11 intelligence state, portraying internal corruption and self-interest against Hunt's team's resilient humanism amidst looming state threats.
Independent films
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Marc Copani talks journey from WWE's controversial Muhammad Hassan to history teacher: 'Blurred the lines'

Copani portrayed Muhammad Hassan, a character that resonated with audiences amid rising tensions post-9/11, embodying both a misunderstood figure and a villain.
MMA
fromqns.com
2 months ago

Queens to host new memorial in Whitestone honoring 99 post-9/11 fallen service members QNS

"Our fallen soldiers gave their last measure of devotion defending the American Dream, and we could not call ourselves the greatest city on the globe if we did not give them the tribute they deserve."
NYC LGBT
Humor
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

The Most Cathartic TV I've Seen in Ages Came From a Show I Absolutely Did Not Want to Watch

#1 Happy Family USA creatively explores the post-9/11 experience of Muslim Americans, tackling identity and societal perceptions with humor and authenticity.
Humor
fromDecider
3 months ago

Stream It Or Skip It: '#1 Happy Family USA' on Prime Video, an animated comedy about a Muslim-American family trying to fit in after 9/11

Ramy Youssef's series explores post-9/11 cultural tensions through humor and personal experiences, focusing on the challenges faced by American Muslims.
#animation
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

#1 Happy Family USA review a truly special comedy that's packed with 00s nostalgia

Ramy Youssef explores the complexities of modern Muslim identity through the lens of a teen's coming-of-age story in the animated series #1 Happy Family USA.
Humor
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

#1 Happy Family USA' Is a Bittersweet Coming-of-Age Sitcom

Ramy Youssef's #1 Happy Family USA humorously explores the Muslim immigrant experience in post-9/11 America, blending comedy with social commentary.
fromRoger Ebert
3 months ago

Prime Video's "#1 Happy Family USA" Gives Ramy Youssef the Freedom to Laugh at Post-9/11 Paranoia | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

Ramy Youssef's '#1 Happy Family USA' blends comedy and personal experience to explore the challenges of Muslim immigrants in a post-9/11 context.
fromThe Walrus
3 months ago

What Turns a Canadian into a Terrorist? Sometimes, Canada Itself | The Walrus

Post-9/11 fears of foreign terror evolved into concerns about homegrown radicalization within Muslim communities.
The War on Terror directly influenced the emergence of jihadist ideologies among homegrown radicals.
NYC food
fromGrub Street
4 months ago

Drinking Wasn't a Perk of the Job. Drinking Was the Job.

The crash led to collective relief despite its tragedy, prompting unpredictable societal reactions and relationships in the aftermath of 9/11.
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

The one-of-a-kind ex-USS John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier is heading to the scrapyard, but a new JFK flattop is coming

After undergoing heavy modifications to adapt to a broader range of missions, the Kennedy became a class of its own, changing its classification to CV-67. This unique adaptation allowed it to serve 18 deployments over nearly four decades in various significant military operations including the Arab-Israeli conflict, the Gulf War, and responses following major global events such as the September 11 attacks.
Miscellaneous
Film
fromPolygon
6 months ago

Denzel Washington's time travel thriller has been saved from the memory hole

Déjà Vu deserves recognition as an exceptional action thriller for its depth, tackling complex themes of trauma and surveillance.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromTruthout
10 months ago

When Wars End, They Still Continue to Take Lives

Armed conflicts have long-lasting effects that extend far beyond the battlefield, impacting lives globally.
Ignoring historical precedents in warfare continues to endanger future generations with residual weaponry.
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