Topic: 9/11

War Frenzy

My recent speech at a women’s conference on violence against women has generated much controversy. In the aftermath of the terrible attacks of September 11, I argued that the U.S. response of launching ‘America’s new war’ would increase violence against … Continue reading →

The Light of History: Reflections on Durban and September 11th

That light of outrage is the light of history springing upon us when we’re least prepared* And oh, how unprepared we were for September 11th. In many ways, the United Nations World Conference Against Racism seems like a lifetime ago. … Continue reading →

The 3rd World War: Message to the Anti-Globalization Movement

5,000 people have been killed in a murderous attack just a few days ago, clearly stemming from past events in the Middle East. Although the President of the United States correctly refers to this as “acts of war”, he does … Continue reading →

American Under Attack?

Shortly before press time, four American commercial airplanes were hijacked and crashed in what is being heralded as the largest terrorist attack ever. Two planes demolished the World Trade Center, one hit the Pentagon and one was forced down in … Continue reading →