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voter suppression
US Politics
September 9, 2018 | Klaus Marre and DonkeyHotey
Tags: election, Election fraud, Georgia Project, voting

Will the Real Voter Fraud Criminals Please Stand Up

If you as an individual unwittingly vote illegally, prepare to face harsh consequences. But if you’re a government official and you illegally nullify millions of votes, simply rinse and repeat. Because justice apparently is… blind.

Infantry, strikers, Pullman Strike
Big Money, US Politics, Video
September 3, 2018 | Claire Wang
Tags: Labor day, labor movement, Pullman Strike, unions

The Rich Are Loving the Economy — It’s a Different Story for Regular Americans

According to President Donald Trump, the economy is doing stupendous — thanks to him. But the reality on the ground is that American workers have seen better days, back when unions were prevalent and had real leverage.

Donald Trump, Emmanuel Macron
US Politics
September 2, 2018 | Klaus Marre and DonkeyHotey
Tags: Defense, gay rights, politics

Let’s Give Trump the Military Parade He Deserves

President Donald Trump has called off plans to hold a military parade… for now. We think it should happen and here is why.

North Carolina
Election Integrity, US Politics
August 28, 2018 | Erik Halberg
Tags: Gerrymandering, midterms, North Carolina, redistricting

District Court Rules Against North Carolina Gerrymandering

A North Carolina district court has found the state’s current districts unconstitutional. This could lead to pre-midterms redistricting — though state Republicans may appeal to the US Supreme Court.

Elizabeth Warren, Joan of Arc
Threats to Democracy, US Politics
August 27, 2018 | Celia Wexler
Tags: anti-corruption, Elizabeth Warren, lobbyists

Warren’s New Goal: Actually Draining the Swamp

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), a potential 2020 presidential contender, just introduced a fierce anti-corruption bill that DC insiders are calling pie-in-the-sky. But, of course, they would say that, wouldn’t they?

Donald Trump, Stormy Daniels, Michael Cohen
US Politics
August 22, 2018 | Russ Baker
Tags: Donald Trump, Michael Cohen, Stormy Daniels

The Backstory to ‘Better Call Michael Cohen’ You May Have Missed

Trump’s former personal attorney Michael Cohen has pleaded guilty to a number of federal charges, putting President Donald Trump in legal jeopardy. Here’s the strange history of how a relatively unknown lawyer with Russian and Ukrainian ties became intertwined with the Trump empire.

Donald Trump, Taj Mahal
Threats to Democracy, US Politics
August 21, 2018 | WhoWhatWhy Staff
Tags: bots, documentary, Donald Trump, Russia

We Got Hit by a Russian Spambot Attack — Here’s What They Targeted

A Russian network of spambots recently attacked WhoWhatWhy. That we were targeted isn’t surprising, but what they targeted is very interesting.

marijuana, cannabis, pot, legalization
Civil Liberties, US Politics, Video
August 18, 2018 | Jimmy Falls
Tags: legalization, Marijuana, midterm elections, pot

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.

Our Children's Trust
Environment, US Politics
August 16, 2018 | Erik Halberg
Tags: climate change, Our Children’s Trust

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.

Planned Parenthood supporters
Civil Liberties, US Politics
August 2, 2018 | Kirsty Vitarelli
Tags: Abortion, Roe v. Wade, SCOTUS

What Will Happen If Abortion Legislation Is Turned Back to the States?

Some states’ laws are already cutting access to reproductive health care. What can the rest of the US expect if a conservative SCOTUS tips the balance on Roe v. Wade?

Michael Cohen, Trump Tower_Entrance
US Politics, World Politics
July 27, 2018 | Russ Baker
Tags: Donald Trump, Michael Cohen, Russia, Trump Tower

What Trump Was Hinting at in Cohen Tweet

Michael Cohen may have just jeopardized Trump’s presidency. Long before the spotlight was on the president’s most troublesome ex-attorney, WhoWhatWhy was probing this curious character in the Russiagate saga.

Robert Mueller
US Politics
July 22, 2018 | Klaus Marre and DonkeyHotey
Tags: Donald Trump, Robert Mueller, Russia

Let’s Get the Facts Straight About Mueller and His Investigation

There is a lot of confusion about special counsel Robert Mueller’s mission. We’re cutting through the clutter.

US Politics, World Politics
July 11, 2018 | Kirsty Vitarelli
Tags: Donald Trump, protests, UK

Hot Air and a Big Baby — Trump Can Expect Snarky Treatment in the UK

The US president is notoriously thin-skinned. He’s faced considerable protests across America — but it’s about to be turned up to “11” when he touches down in the UK tomorrow.

Big Money, US Politics, World Politics
July 9, 2018 | Bryan Smith
Tags: Afghanistan, Reconstruction, SIGAR

Afghanistan: 17 Years of Incompetence, Corruption, and Waste

A new government report concludes that the US’s ongoing effort — now in its 17th year — to stabilize and reconstruct Afghanistan has been marred by misspending, corruption, and incompetence.

Sean Hannity, FOX, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
US Politics
July 8, 2018 | Klaus Marre and DonkeyHotey
Tags: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Millennials, Sean Hannity

Has the Right-Wing Spin Machine Met Its Match?

Right-wing spinmeisters like Sean Hannity are using Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as a tool to scare their audiences. They should be afraid of her — but for different reasons.

Mitch McConnell, Elaine Chao
US Politics
July 1, 2018 | Klaus Marre and DonkeyHotey
Tags: accountability, Gerrymandering, GOP, Mitch McConnell

The Lack of Accountability in US Politics Is Beyond Shameful

With so much job security, US politicians can get away with just about anything and the country suffers as a result.

Anthony Kennedy
Election Integrity, US Politics
June 28, 2018 | Celia Wexler
Tags: Anthony Kennedy, campaign finance, redistricting, SCOTUS

Justice Kennedy’s Departure a Grim Prospect for Election Reform

Justice Anthony Kennedy has announced his retirement from the Supreme Court — and the consequences could be dire for a number of election reform efforts. Kennedy had a mixed record on the issue but his successor will likely be much worse.

Kirstjen Nielsen, Zero Tolerance Policy
Threats to Democracy, US Politics
June 24, 2018 | Klaus Marre and DonkeyHotey
Tags: America, immigration, racism

Not Who We Are? Racism Is as American as Apple Pie

Many US cable news pundits are saying that the Trump administration’s immigrant family separation policy is “not who we are.” It’s a nice thought, but unfortunately it doesn’t comport with history or reality.

immigrants, cages
Threats to Democracy, US Politics, World Politics
June 21, 2018 | Edward Curtin
Tags: CIA, family separation, Guatemala, immigration, School of the Americas

Child Separation Crisis Background: Who Caused the Misery South of the Border?

Anyone who thinks people just brave the border hazards for the heck of it pays no attention to historical causation — in particular the role the US has played over the decades propping up right-wing dictators throughout South and Central America.

US Supreme Court, voter purging
US Politics
June 17, 2018 | Klaus Marre and DonkeyHotey
Tags: Ohio, politics, voter fraud

Ohio Voter Purge a Solution in Search of a Problem

The Supreme Court has given the green light to a completely unnecessary voter purge in Ohio, supposedly implemented in the name of fighting voter fraud. But its effect and obvious real purpose is just more disenfranchisement — and now other red states will surely implement the same program.

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