Tag: Covid-19
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Orientalism in Dune (1965)
Prolific American science fiction writer Frank Herbert often escorted his readers on journeys throughout fantastical lands in outer space. Arguably his most popular novel, Dune, is no exception to this and provides its readers with the tale of a young man, Paul Atreides, and his journey following his family’s new role as conservator over the…
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20th Anniversary of 9/11: What Do We Remember Now?
Summary: September 11, 2001, completely changed America’s national security processes and resulted in the formation of The Homeland Security Act, which paved the way for other national security programs. The Homeland Security Act was passed in November of 2002, one year and three months after the terrorist attacks on 9/11. This Act paved the way…
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Narrative Erasure of Muslim Americans’ Experiences in Media Tributes on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
Look at the above image of the front page of The New York Times on September 11, 2021 in comparison to the front page on September 12, 2001. 20 years after four hijacked planes crashed into and destroyed the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and one in Shanksville, PA…
9/11: 20 Years Later 