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The 9/11 Attacks Hit 25 Years Ago. They're Still Shaping Our Lives
A quarter-century later, nearly 100 million Americans have no personal memory of the attacks, while survivors and first responders still face health effects.
- As the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks approaches, the tragedy continues to resonate for families of the 2,977 victims and thousands of survivors and first responders dealing with health issues.
- Following the attacks, the Transportation Security Administration and Homeland Security Department were created as Americans prioritized security over liberty in the immediate aftermath.
- Nearly 100 million Americans have no personal memory of the attacks, born since 2001; public sentiment on surveillance programs shifted after Edward Snowden exposed abuses in 2013.
- Congress remains deadlocked over extending the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which allows intelligence agencies to collect communications of foreign targets overseas without warrants.
- Mistrust of officialdom stemming from the post-9/11 era helped lay groundwork for current conspiracy theories, while military recruiters use video games inspired by 9/11 to engage a new generation.
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Echoes of 9/11 attacks
A quarter-century later, 9/11 still echoes.
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Total News Sources38
Leaning Left5Leaning Right0Center33Last UpdatedBias Distribution87% Center
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- 87% of the sources are Center
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