The Symbolism of 9/11, Part 1: The Long Arc of a Nation’s Fall

From a purely tactical standpoint, the September 11th attacks were devastating. But from a psychological warfare perspective, they were almost surgical in their symbolism. Striking America’s tallest towers and its military headquarters was not just about destruction—it was about message.

Living Behind Enemy Lines, Tale #58: Desperately Seeking Racism

Living Behind Enemy Lines, Tale #58: Desperately Seeking Racism

Editor tells reporter that headquarters wanted stories about racist incidents, even minor ones. Even if we had to stretch the facts, if a white resident and a non-white resident had any kind of dispute, the reporter was to slant the article to make it sound like the white person was racist.