Drunk With Power — Quotations and Context for the Trump Era
Power, corruption, deception — and why it works.
A Trump Treasury of Tweets, Part 5
Yes, it’s back. We’ve dug deep into the Silicon-mine to find the most shiny, glittering nuggets of presidential twittery.
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.
A Reminder That Elections Matter and Every Vote Does Count
With the midterms now less than 100 days away, here is a reminder of why elections are important and why every vote matters.
Great Quotations on Secrets
If you have secrets — whether they are deep and dark, or downright tacky — then you may be surprised, entertained, and comforted by this collection of insights from people who, if still living, have a lot to hide themselves.
Evangelicals: Putting the ‘Ass’ in ‘Compassion’
Many evangelical leaders have gone all in for President Donald Trump. Down the road, that could backfire and hopefully cost them — and other religious organizations that get too involved in partisan politics — their tax-exempt status.
Classic Who: Memorial Day in Searing Images
On Memorial Day, the media usually serves up images of cemeteries, rows of tombstones, and endless American flags. However, the other images associated with war get short thrift — but not here at WhoWhatWhy.
Funny, Wise Quotations on Taxes
Are you in pain from the IRS? Well, you’re in good company. Check out what these characters have to say about paying taxes (or not!): Al Capone, Albert Einstein, Dave Barry, Mark Twain, Mae West, and many others.
Farewell to a Hypocrite
Having failed to fully gut Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, House Speaker Paul Ryan is calling it quits. What’s next for one of Washington’s biggest hypocrites?
To Facebook, You’re Not the Customer, You’re the Product
Facebook makes money by sucking as much data from your profile and your actions as possible. There is no reason to believe the company will stop doing that until it is compelled to.
Sinclair’s Pro-Trump Script Shows Danger of Media Consolidation
In a disturbing maneuver, the Sinclair Broadcast Group enlisted local broadcasters to launch a coordinated attack on the mainstream media’s credibility.
Colleges and Landlords Are Crushing Millennials with Debt
A new study shows that the average debt-ridden college grad delivered almost $100,000 to landlords before they hit 30.
Case Against Pulse Nightclub Shooter’s Wife Falls Apart
The FBI was caught in a lie by the judge in the already shaky case against the wife of Pulse nightclub shooter Omar Mateen.
Lies, Liars, and Lying
A charming selection of some of our favorite quotes about lies, liars, and lying, quotes by the witty, the wacky, and the worldly. And that’s the truth.
What Gun Background Checks Can’t Detect: Stupidity
Raised age requirements and background checks for gun purchases won’t fix absent-mindedness. Or stupidity.
Judicial Activism: Liberal Overreach or Republican Dog Whistle?
For decades, conservatives have panned left-leaning judges for disregarding constitutional protocol to enact a “liberal agenda.” But history shows these critics should take a good look at their own side before rushing to judgement.
Another Modest Proposal: Let’s Help Trump by Surrounding Him With Gunslingers
President Donald Trump wants to solve the school shooting crisis by arming teachers and administrators. But why stop there?
Billy Graham, Willing Pawn for Politicians
With the passing of Billy Graham, we can expect all the usual homilies and hagiographies. But there’s another side to the role of such very public “men of God” in America’s cynical politics.
Ignored Warnings in Florida Shooting Just the Latest FBI Screw-up
In the aftermath of the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the public learned that the FBI had been alerted twice to the potential danger of shooter Nikolas Cruz. But this is not the first time the FBI screwed up royally.
Trump’s Affair With a Porn Star Shouldn’t Matter (Much)
President Donald Trump should be judged by what he does in office and not what he did with a consenting adult years ago.