1. Colleges Don't Need 9/11 Memorial Ceremonies

From Slate: "Students need us to contextualize America's tragedies, not commemorate them."

2. We expected the war on terror to unite us. What went wrong?

From Washington Post: "9/11 made Americans put their differences aside. Obviously, it didn't last."

3. The Real Lesson of Sept. 11

From New York Times: "I went to war to avenge my brother's death. But the only person I truly wanted to kill died 17 years ago."

About the Author

Keep Reading

Georgia Republican Party Chair Josh McKoon, pictured speaking at an election night watch party in Atlanta in November, said his some in his party still lack confidence in election integrity and want more changes. In an AJC poll in December, nearly 98% of those surveyed who identified as Republicans said they believe their vote was accurately counted. (Jason Getz/AJC 2024)

Credit: Jason Getz/AJC

Featured

In this file photo from October 2024, Atlanta Braves outfielder Jorge Soler and teammates react after losing to the San Diego Padres 5-4 in San Diego. The Braves and Soler, who now plays for the Los Angeles Angels, face a lawsuit by a fan injured at a 2021 World Series game at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Credit: Jason.Getz@ajc.com