Apple Boosts Encryption Model
Assange Loses Internet ; John Bolton’s History of Advocating for War …and More Picks 3/29
Remember the 1953 Coup in Iran?
Scrutiny of Germ-Fighting Chemicals ; Trump Immigration Policy Apparently “Working” …and More Picks for 7/3
Spotlight on the FBI: The Bureau’s Checkered Past and Present
The FBI’s role in the presidential election has put a spotlight on the Bureau. A good time for us to turn the investigators into the investigated.
Classic Who: How a Plan for a Nuclear-Free World Was Sabotaged
When trying to pursue his dream of a world free of nuclear weapons, President Barack Obama found that some obstacles were too big to overcome — like the giant Bechtel Corporation.
Barack Obama Once Had a Dream
Barack Obama’s words, so full of hope and naivete, now seem poignant as we realize how little he was allowed to do by the powers that be.
A Much-Needed Primer on the Emoluments Clause
Ethics experts believe the danger is great that Donald Trump and his various global business dealings will run afoul of conflict of interest laws.
Norman Lear, Archie Bunker’s Creator, Discovers Black Hole in GOP
Norman Lear writes to WhoWhatWhy — and asks a great question, one we had not thought of before.
Ruminations on the Greatest Mystery Never Solved
More than 50 years after the assassination of JFK, questions of who, what, and why remain unresolved. Despite valiant efforts by a dedicated research community, the obstacles remain formidable. At a recent JFK research conference in Dallas, Russ Baker addressed some of these challenges and how to move forward.
It’s Not Too Late to Read Our Most Awesome Articles of the Year
WhoWhatWhy produced some pretty remarkable stuff this year. Here’s a sampling. You might have missed some — but now you can catch up.
Brooding Thoughts on Tenth Anniversary of Saddam Hussein’s Hanging
How are you celebrating the tenth anniversary of Saddam Hussein’s death? There are plenty of reasons not to be smug about it. Because this “accomplishment” set a pattern for a continuing series of bloody disasters.
It’s a Wonderful (Political) Life
Tis the season to be jolly! Follow me in merry measure! Yeah, whatever…let’s watch Prescott Bush.
Why Distrust the FBI? Let Us Count the Ways
In a recent WhoWhatWhy podcast, journalist Sarah Kendzior noted that one of the issues this election has revealed is the growing distrust of institutions, such as the FBI. For new readers, here is a small sampling of our stories on the FBI. They show there is much to be distrustful about.
Experts Sought: The Great 9/11 Building Debate
Debate about how the buildings at Ground Zero came down is common. So what about a real debate? We’re game!
Podcast — Russ Baker on the Deep State, Elites and Democracy
In this hour-long interview, WhoWhatWhy Editor-in-Chief Russ Baker digs deep into the shadowy systemic elements that prevent true democracy.
Release of the ‘28 Pages’ Raises More Questions
Russ Baker discusses the release of the infamous ‘“28 pages” that link high-ranking Saudi officials to the 9/11 attacks. But instead of answering all questions, the redacted document raises more.
What the 28 Pages Released on Saudi 9/11 Ties Missed
Congress finally released the so-called “28 pages” on Saudi ties to the hijackers that were withheld from the congressional 9/11 report. But there’s other, even more damning evidence, and it is directly linked to the Saudi leadership. We published it back in 2011. Here it is again.
We Anticipated Turkey Coup — Here’s a Briefing
With a military coup unfolding in Turkey, it’s useful to read this piece we published back in May — noting the possibility of a coup and providing context.
Making People From Scratch
At a secret meeting at Harvard last month, 150 scientists discussed what it would take to create a synthetic human genome — a key step in a controversial initiative.
Rising Seas, Violent Storms Create First Climate-Change Refugees
Most humans will not experience the full effects of climate change for some time. But higher sea levels are already forcing the inhabitants of tiny Pacific islands from their homes.