Are Americans Afraid of Optimism?
The US and the world are doing better by almost every metric. So why is there so much pessimism?
In Case You Were Wondering About Our Omarosa Coverage…
While the rest of the media was busy providing wall-to-wall coverage of a spat between two former reality TV stars, WhoWhatWhy delivered solid news.
More Marijuana Legalization Coming — Could Trump Be On Board?
2018 has been a good year for marijuana legalization. And it may only be getting better come November.
The Next Generation of Conservatives Is Hoping to Make Its Mark… After Trump
A look at how the next generation of Republicans is doing in the Trump era.
We Don’t Know What Our Computers Are Doing
Computers are like a black box — we don’t really know what they’re up to inside. A series of recently discovered vulnerabilities only drives home the point, and further calls into question the US’s reliance on electronic voting systems.
Washington State Judge Rules Against Kids in Climate Change Lawsuit
A Washington State judge dismisses climate change lawsuit in a blow to a group of youth activists. While a setback, the activists vow to continue the fight.
5 Years After ‘Shelby County,’ Democracy Has Suffered
Five years ago, a US Supreme Court decision had the practical effect of making it harder to vote in many states. Americans are still dealing with the consequences, and it’s only getting worse.
Let Them Drown? Italy’s Trump Closes Ports to Refugees
Italy’s Matteo Salvini, a populist politico and loud-mouthed Trump clone, is using the migration crisis to sabotage the European Union.
US, Turkey Declare Economic War
An obscure case of an American pastor jailed in Turkey and a failed prisoner exchange have spiraled into declarations of economic war between the US and a key NATO ally.
Picking Sides in Saudi Arabia’s Feud With Canada
What happens when you oppress basically everybody who is not a prince? You have idiots running the country. Exhibit A is Saudi Arabia, which just started an ill-advised fight with Canada.
‘No Future’ Youth to Get Day in Court — Just Before Midterms
The US Supreme Court has upheld a group’s right to sue the federal government because climate change is robbing young Americans of their future — and the court date couldn’t be much trickier for the GOP.