For many of us, 9/11 was a decisive moment. Not just as a revelation that the spewing of hate threatened us all, but because it was a moment of such enormous tragedy. How have we as a society done since then in addressing the consequences of hate? The results are somewhat a mixed bag.
9/11 TEN YEARS LATER
The Changing Face of Hate, Terrorism and Democracy in America
ADL has been at the forefront of addressing many of the issues that have confronted the country since 9/11, including homegrown extremism and terrorism; balancing national security and civil liberties; bigotry against Muslim-Americans; and the proliferation of conspiracy theories that blame Jews or Israel for the terrorist attacks. Read more:
Post-9/11 Islamic Extremism in the U.S.
A growing number of American citizens and residents motivated by ideologies of extreme intolerance have been involved in plots to attack Americans.
Muslim Extremists Targeting Jews After 9/11
Since the 9/11 attacks, a significant number of terror plots in the U.S. have targeted Jewish institutions or were fueled by hatred of Jews and Israel.
Homegrown Extremism After 9/11
Domestic terrorism remains a substantial threat, not just from domestic Muslim extremists but from white supremacists and anti-government extremists as well.
Anti-Muslim Bigotry Since 9/11
Anti-Muslim sentiment, which feeds on concerns about Islamic extremism and a conspiratorial view of Islam, has surged, both on the fringes and in mainstream circles.
Terrorism Strikes America: “What They are Saying”
A snapshot of 9/11-related commentary from a wide variety of groups, published in the days and weeks following the attacks. Read the Online Report
ADL Web Site Included in Federal Archive On 9/11
The Library of Congress features ADL information and resources in its permanent digital archive dedicated to the attacks. Read the Announcement
