WhoWhatWhy 2019: Where We Go From Here
2018 was a year of growth and accomplishment for WhoWhatWhy. We produced more stories than ever before. But we have even bigger aspirations, so here’s what we see on the horizon.
2018 Georgia Midterms: A Microcosm of the War on Election Integrity
During the midterms this year we focused on one of the most bizarre elections in the country. A race for governor where conflict of interest, voter suppression, and partisan shenanigans were just another day in Georgia.
Our Favorite Cartoon Op-Eds of 2018
Every Sunday, WhoWhatWhy cartoonist and Image Editor DonkeyHotey and Senior Editor Klaus Marre bring you insightful, sometimes controversial, sometimes hilarious, and always thought-provoking commentary and opinion. Here are some of our favorite pieces from this year.
A Look Back at Our 2018 Front Page Artwork
One of the things that sets WhoWhatWhy apart from other news sites is that nearly all of our articles come with their own artwork. These “panoramas” offer a visual representation of what the stories are about. Here are some of our favorites from 2018.
WhoWhatWhy’s Top Podcasts of 2018, Part Two
As we put 2018 behind us, here are a few more of our most important and timely podcasts of the year.
WhoWhatWhy’s Top Election Integrity Stories of 2018
This year WhoWhatWhy spent considerable resources shining a light on election vulnerabilities, and how bad actors both foreign and domestic are trying to undermine our most precious resource, democracy. We think some of these outstanding pieces deserve a second look.
Fallen Through the Cracks: 2018 Stories Worthy of Your Attention
WhoWhatWhy gave you plenty of coverage in 2018, but here’s some stories we feel deserve another look.
WhoWhatWhy’s Top Podcasts of 2018, Part One
As we wrap up the year, we look at some of our most important podcasts of 2018.
Time Is On Our Side — Are You?
Time and again we have seen WhoWhatWhy being virtually alone in covering an issue, a person, or an event in a way that went counter to the accepted narrative. And in nearly as many cases, others have later come to realize that we were onto something or, at least, asked the right questions. But we need your help to continue to be able to do so.
Hearing and Seeing Robert F. Kennedy
A collection of videos of some of Robert F. Kennedy’s best speeches.
WhoWhatWhy Launches Election Integrity News Feed
There are so many threats to democracy that it is hard to keep track of them all. That is why WhoWhatWhy is launching an Election Integrity News feed that provides an overview of all developments in this crucial area.
WhoWhatWhy’s Place in a Crazy Year
WhoWhatWhy Editor-in-Chief and founder Russ Baker reviews what we did in 2017, and what you can expect from us in 2018.
Our Favorite Cartoon Op-Eds of 2017
Every Sunday WhoWhatWhy cartoonist and Image Editor DonkeyHotey and Politics Editor Klaus Marre bring you insightful, sometimes controversial, and always thought-provoking commentary and opinion. Here are some of our favorites pieces from this year.
Conversation Is Not Dead — At Least Not At WhoWhatWhy
With a cocktail, a cup of coffee, or a friend, here are ten of our 2017 podcasts worth catching up with — or hearing again.
A Target on Democracy
Powerful forces in the US and abroad are spending a lot of money and effort on undermining democracy. In 2017, we tried to call them out on it when others were silent.
A Look Back at Our Front Page Artwork
One of the things that sets WhoWhatWhy apart from other news sites is that nearly all of our articles come with their own artwork. These “panoramas” offer a visual representation of what the stories are about. Here are some of our favorites from 2017.
2017 Was a Brutal Year for the Environment
The battle of humankind vs. nature might have been a draw this year — with several huge blows to the environment as the planet metaphorically struck back with devastating natural disasters. It is a fight with no winners.
Stories We Didn’t Allow to Slip Through the Cracks
It would be tough for us to pick our best stories of 2017, but here are a few that you might have missed. More than anything, they show the wide range of issues we covered this year.
Don’t Touch That Thermostat: 2014 Was Hottest On Record
If you thought it was hot in 2014, it wasn’t just you. Last year was the hottest on earth since the beginning of record-keeping in 1880.
Paris and Boston: That Other, Missing, Comparison
The attack on a Paris magazine by apparent Islamists prompted some in the media to compare it with the Boston Marathon Bombing. Russ Baker looks at a crucial similarity between the cases that’s missing from other accounts: the fact the security apparatus knew the alleged perpetrators very well.