Browsing Tag: Terrorism

Proposed Military Custody for Terror Suspects Could Derail Defense Bill

As the Senate prepares for a final vote on the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2012, battles from the early days of the war on terror threaten to derail a $662 billion defense authorization bill and bring a presidential veto.
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Our polarized politics is because of 9/11

As time goes by and the memory of danger and death grows fainter, however, “morality salience” tends to polarize people politically, leading them to cling to their own beliefs and demonize others who hold opposing beliefs—seeing in them the cause of their own endangerment.
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How 9/11 Led to An Attack on Immigrants

What became known simply as 9/11 triggered a reconfiguration in public life, dramatically altering the way Americans travel, fight wars and define ‘security’ and ‘terrorism.’ To understand the massive changes that has unfolded in the name of national security, it is important to recall the national climate of a decade ago.
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I am not a terrorist

I wish I didn't have to explain. There is a great deal about Sikhism that I wish Americans understood. I wish they knew how much of my religious practice is consumed with my chosen academic discipline – conflict resolution and peacemaking. Americans don't realize that on 9/11, I felt miserable.
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British Pakistani Christians and Sikhs meet HC for Bhatti’s condolence

In a show of unity and calling for peace, the British Pakistani Christian Association and British Sikh Council led a multi-faith delegation to the Pakistan High Commission and reiterated solidarity with the people and Government of Pakistan in their efforts for overcoming multifaceted problems faced by the country including terrorism.
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On Forgiveness (OP-ED)

FEW OF US ARE ALTOGETHER INNOCENT OF THE NEED FOR FORGIVENESS.
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When Greatness Slips Away (OP-ED)

We’ve blown so many enormous opportunities over the past several years.President George W. Bush had the chance to lead a vast cooperative, international effort to combat terrorism and lay the groundwork for a more peaceful, more secure world.
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Meeri-Peeri: The documentary film

The making of the film, “MEERI-PEERI", has been a personal journey for Jappan Singh... as he wanted to understand the contribution of Sikhism to the world. This was after the loss of his friend and the terrorist attacks in Mumbai in 2008.
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Indian Faith Communities and Jewish Community mourn Mumbai Victims in Washington

"I urge citizens of the world to go to Mumbai, enjoy its warmth, behold its beauty, invest there and not run away from there..."
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U.S. Warned India About Attacks

The US warned India about a possible threat at least a month before last week's Mumbai attacks...
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