Randall Balmer

Reflecting on 9/11

Ten years later, 9/11 continues to have a significant impact on our lives.

By Randall Balmer, Marianne Hirsch, Joohyun Lee, Ben Lyons, and Allan MacLeod | Sep 8 11:15 pm ET

Reflecting on 9/11: Sacred space

The World Trade Center site held a great deal of significance even before 9/11.

By Randall Balmer | Sep 8 10:06 pm ET

Islamophobia in NYC

This week, Opinion discusses Islamophobia in New York City and the debate over the Park51 project near ground zero.

By Randall Balmer, Maryam Aziz, Junaid Chaudhry, and Conor Skelding | Sep 19 09:42 pm ET

Calling New Yorkers to our better selves

New York has a history of religious tolerance—but sometimes that tolerance has come after a struggle.

By Randall Balmer | Sep 19 06:59 pm ET

Columbia, Barnard, and Me

“You’ll never get tenure here at Columbia.” Those were the words of my department chair. He wasn’t being unkind. He simply didn’t want me to harbor any false expectations.

By Randall Balmer | Sep 30 10:56 pm ET

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